Italian sausage vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between italian sausage and frankfurter
- Frankfurter contains less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline than italian sausage.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
- Frankfurter contains 35 times less Vitamin B1 than italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while frankfurter contains 0.018mg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in italian sausage is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3361.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +441.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~28.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +359.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~10.979g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 344kcal | 316kcal |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 11.16g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 28.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 3.36g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 3.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 36IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 1.31g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.055mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 992mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 10.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 2.028mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg | 48.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 10.979g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 12.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.765g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.58mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0.994mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.055mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.319mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.487mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.608mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.362mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.784g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frankfurter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $2.2)