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

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Summary of differences between Italian sausage raw and Quinoa

  • Italian sausage raw has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Quinoa is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 55% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Quinoa, cooked.

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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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
4
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6
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +987.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +987.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 152

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
7
:
5
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +425%
Italian sausage raw
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +223.9%
Contains more Fats +1531.8%
Contains more Other +249.4%
Contains more Carbs +3176.9%
Contains more Water +40.2%
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +223.9%
Contains more Fats +1531.8%
Contains more Other +249.4%
Contains more Carbs +3176.9%
Contains more Water +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2615.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2615.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

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 Quinoa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 14.25g 4.4g Italian sausage raw
Fats 31.33g 1.92g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 346kcal 120kcal Italian sausage raw
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 18mg 17mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 1.18mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 14mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 142mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 253mg 172mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 731mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.79mg 1.09mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.08mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.058mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 24.8µg 2.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.107mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.11mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.412mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.123mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.052mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg 0.131mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.157mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg 0.261mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg 0.239mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg 0.096mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.185mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg 0.185mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg 0.127mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 11.27g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 0.528g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.078g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.