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Italian sausage vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian sausage and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 48% more than Italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage has 13 times more Sodium than Beef tenderloin. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while Beef tenderloin has 57mg.

Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +117.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Selenium - 22.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +117.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Selenium - 22.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
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% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Other +44.2%
Equal in Fats - 24.6
Equal in Water - 48.37
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Fats +11%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Other +44.2%
Equal in Fats - 24.6
Equal in Water - 48.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.72
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.72

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 Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 27.31g 24.6g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 324kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 9mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 170mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 304mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 743mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.39mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.08mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.09mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.792mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.343mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.522mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.486mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.804mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.577mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 57mg 85mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 10.27g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
48%
Italian sausage
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.