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Italian sausage raw vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between italian sausage raw and potato salad

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily saturated fat needs 49% more than potato salad.
  • Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +477.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +504.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +637.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.534mg
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +431.7%
Contains more FatsFats +282.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1618.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +478.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.737g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Potato salad DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 1.429g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.077mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Selenium 24.8µg 4.1µg 38%
Fats 31.33g 8.2g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 2.48g 30%
Protein 14.25g 2.68g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.89mg 15%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.31mg 13%
Phosphorus 142mg 52mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.141mg 12%
Calories 346kcal 143kcal 10%
Sodium 731mg 529mg 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 10mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.06mg 8%
Iron 1.18mg 0.65mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.118mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Carbs 0.65g 11.17g 4%
Cholesterol 76mg 68mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 3.737g 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.101mg 2%
Net carbs 0.65g 9.87g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 19mg 0%
Potassium 253mg 254mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.534mg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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
  2. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.