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Italian sausage vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian sausage and Brisket

  • Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Brisket is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Brisket.
  • Italian sausage contains 15 times more Sodium than Brisket. While Italian sausage contains 743mg of Sodium, Brisket contains only 48mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~175mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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% 0% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +955.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.087mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +675%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.3%

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 Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Brisket Opinion
Calories 344kcal 289kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 27.31g 18.42g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 106mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Brisket
Calcium 21mg 16mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 232mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.43mg Brisket
Sugar 1.86g 0g Brisket
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Brisket
Zinc 2.39mg 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 170mg 175mg Brisket
Sodium 743mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 22µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.059mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.171mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.087mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.282mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.8µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 9µg Brisket
Choline 78.2mg 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 10.195g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 7.934g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.681g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.792mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.343mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.522mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.486mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.804mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.577mg 0.879mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Brisket
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Italian sausage
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.