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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.
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Iron +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +179.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Iron +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +179.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175

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 +955.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Water +11.4%
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 Fats +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Water +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.6%
Contains less Saturated 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
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 Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 27.31g 18.42g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 289kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Brisket
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 16mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 170mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 304mg 232mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.39mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 22µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
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
Folate 5µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.8µg 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
Cholesterol 57mg 106mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 7.934g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.681g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Italian sausage Brisket
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
43%
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 richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.