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Italian sausage vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and corned beef?

  • Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while corned beef is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
  • Corned beef has 2 times less saturated fat than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 10.195g of saturated fat, while corned beef has 6.34g.
  • Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than corned beef (0).

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.1%

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% 3.3% 5% 15% 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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +808.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
~equal in Protein ~18.17g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +425.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.026mg 50%
Selenium 22µg 32.8µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 9.22g 20%
Zinc 2.39mg 4.58mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.67g 19%
Saturated fat 10.195g 6.34g 18%
Cholesterol 57mg 98mg 14%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.63µg 14%
Fats 27.31g 18.98g 13%
Sodium 743mg 973mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0.154mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.23mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.03mg 7%
Phosphorus 170mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Calories 344kcal 251kcal 5%
Iron 1.43mg 1.86mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 4IU 5%
Potassium 304mg 145mg 5%
Choline 78.2mg 69.2mg 2%
Protein 19.12g 18.17g 2%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.5µg 2%
Carbs 4.27g 0.47g 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 8mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 1.86g 0g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Folate 5µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.