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.
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Calcium
+31.3%
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Potassium
+31%
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Iron
+69.9%
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Sodium
-93.5%
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Zinc
+179.9%
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Copper
+25%
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Selenium
+23.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
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Calcium
+31.3%
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Potassium
+31%
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Iron
+69.9%
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-93.5%
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Zinc
+179.9%
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Copper
+25%
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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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+955.9%
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Vitamin B2
+36.3%
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Vitamin B6
+17%
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Vitamin K
+88.9%
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Vitamin E
+104%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin B12
+63.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+955.9%
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Vitamin B2
+36.3%
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Vitamin B6
+17%
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Vitamin K
+88.9%
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Vitamin E
+104%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin B12
+63.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+48.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+675%
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Protein
+50.7%
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Water
+11.4%
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
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0.28 g
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Fats
+48.3%
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+675%
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Protein
+50.7%
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Water
+11.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+115.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+416.6%
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Saturated Fat
-28.3%
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.681 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+115.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+416.6%
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 28.82g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 18.42g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g |
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| Calories | 344kcal | 289kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 175mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 232mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 48mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 6.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.087mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.282mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.181mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.101mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.253mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 2.192mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.717mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.088mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.367mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.879mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 106mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 7.305g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 7.934g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.681g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals