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

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Summary of differences between italian sausage raw and steak

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1; however, steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 54% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw has 13 times more sodium than steak. While italian sausage raw has 731mg of sodium, steak has only 58mg.
  • 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 off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.3%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.085mg

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%
Steak
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +667.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +398.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.4%
~equal in Water ~55.59g

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.2µg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.074mg 41%
Zinc 1.79mg 6.34mg 41%
Sodium 731mg 58mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.896g 21%
Protein 14.25g 24.85g 21%
Fats 31.33g 19.02g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.5mg 15%
Iron 1.18mg 2.4mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 9.171g 13%
Saturated fat 11.27g 8.443g 13%
Selenium 24.8µg 31.8µg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 5.149mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.301mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Calories 346kcal 271kcal 4%
Manganese 0.058mg 3%
Phosphorus 142mg 163mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.085mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 279mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Cholesterol 76mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 8µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.65g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.997mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw 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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.