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Italian sausage vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Italian sausage and Goat?

  • Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Goat is richer in Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% more.
  • Goat contains 9 times less Sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 743mg of Sodium, while Goat contains 82mg.
  • Goat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Goat, raw types in this article.

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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 +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +220%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
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 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +67.4%
Contains more Copper +220%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180

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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Goat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.75
Equal in Folate - 5
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% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.75
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1082.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +60.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.6
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
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
Contains more Fats +1082.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +60.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1561%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1969.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1561%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1969.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

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 Goat
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Goat Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 20.6g Goat
Fats 27.31g 2.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 109kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Goat
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 13mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.83mg Goat
Magnesium 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 180mg Goat
Potassium 304mg 385mg Goat
Sodium 743mg 82mg Goat
Zinc 2.39mg 4mg Goat
Copper 0.08mg 0.256mg Goat
Manganese 0.038mg Goat
Selenium 22µg 8.8µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.11mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.49mg Goat
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.75mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.13µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.306mg Goat
Threonine 0.792mg 0.981mg Goat
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.042mg Goat
Leucine 1.343mg 1.716mg Goat
Lysine 1.522mg 1.532mg Goat
Methionine 0.486mg 0.552mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.715mg Goat
Valine 0.804mg 1.103mg Goat
Histidine 0.577mg 0.429mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 57mg
Saturated Fat 10.195g 0.71g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 1.03g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.17g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Goat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
48%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat
Goat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (57 mg)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.