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Italian sausage raw vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between italian sausage raw and rib eye steak

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1; however, rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 50% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw has 14 times more sodium than rib eye steak. While italian sausage raw has 731mg of sodium, rib eye steak has only 54mg.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.536mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +26800%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
~equal in Water ~54.49g

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% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.1%

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.1µg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.071mg 41%
Zinc 1.79mg 5.91mg 37%
Sodium 731mg 54mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.027g 20%
Protein 14.25g 23.69g 19%
Fats 31.33g 21.81g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.477mg 14%
Iron 1.18mg 2.24mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 10.519g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 4.908mg 10%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.287mg 9%
Selenium 24.8µg 29.7µg 9%
Saturated fat 11.27g 9.684g 7%
Calories 346kcal 291kcal 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Cholesterol 76mg 80mg 1%
Folate 8µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.536mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Phosphorus 142mg 152mg 1%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 0g N/A
Potassium 253mg 260mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.