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Italian sausage raw vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Italian sausage raw and Ground beef

  • Italian sausage raw has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Italian sausage raw. Italian sausage raw contains 0.568mg of Vitamin B1, while Ground beef contains 0.051mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ground beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +92.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +226.3%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +92.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +226.3%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Copper - 0.079

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1013.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +173.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1013.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +173.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +887.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +887.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Ground beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Protein 14.25g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 31.33g 15.37g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Calories 346kcal 241kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 1.18mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 142mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 253mg 241mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 731mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.79mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.08mg 0.079mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.058mg 0.009mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg 19.1µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.051mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 8µg 7µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.563mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.956mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.083mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.346mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.572mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.411mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 76mg 88mg Italian sausage raw
Trans Fat 1.173g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 7.322g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.408g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Italian sausage raw
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.