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Italian sausage raw vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between italian sausage raw and hamburgers?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, yet hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, folate, zinc, and calcium.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 31% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw has 3 times more vitamin B1 than hamburgers. Italian sausage raw has 0.568mg of vitamin B1, while hamburgers have 0.217mg.
  • Hamburgers contain less saturated fat.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index than hamburgers.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +144.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~136mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3607.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +960.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.8%

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 Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Hamburger DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.217mg 29%
Saturated fat 11.27g 5.096g 28%
Fats 31.33g 14.36g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.38g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.44µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 5.495g 22%
Iron 1.18mg 2.88mg 21%
Sodium 731mg 414mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 5.365mg 13%
Folate 8µg 56µg 12%
Cholesterol 76mg 47mg 10%
Zinc 1.79mg 2.87mg 10%
Carbs 0.65g 24.1g 8%
Calcium 18mg 102mg 8%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.217mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.203mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.25mg 6%
Protein 14.25g 17.08g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.31mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Calories 346kcal 295kcal 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg 1%
Phosphorus 142mg 136mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 226mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.