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Italian sausage vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Italian sausage and elk meat

  • Italian sausage has more vitamin B1 and selenium, while elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 15 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while elk meat contains 50mg.
  • Elk meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of elk meat is 0, while the glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +700.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +141.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1663.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2085.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%

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 Elk meat
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 Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.96µg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.144mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 0.97g 40%
Saturated fat 10.195g 1.342g 40%
Fats 27.31g 3.41g 37%
Iron 1.43mg 4.07mg 33%
Copper 0.08mg 0.349mg 30%
Sodium 743mg 50mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 24%
Protein 19.12g 30.76g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.161g 22%
Selenium 22µg 10.5µg 21%
Zinc 2.39mg 4.12mg 16%
Phosphorus 170mg 285mg 16%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.485mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 6.143mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.37mg 11%
Calories 344kcal 162kcal 9%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Cholesterol 57mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Potassium 304mg 392mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.55mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 5mg 2%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.86g 0g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0.948mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Elk meat
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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.