Italian sausage vs Ground meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Italian sausage and Ground meat
- Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Ground meat has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Ground meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
- Ground meat contains 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 0.568mg of Vitamin B1, while Ground meat contains 0.051mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Ground meat is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+83.3%
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Iron
+92.4%
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Magnesium
+21.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.9%
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Sodium
-90%
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Zinc
+226.3%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Calcium
+83.3%
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Iron
+92.4%
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Magnesium
+21.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.9%
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Sodium
-90%
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Zinc
+226.3%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1013.7%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+23.9%
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Vitamin B12
+173.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1013.7%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+23.9%
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Vitamin B12
+173.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.65g | 0g |
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| Protein | 14.25g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 31.33g | 15.37g |
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| Carbs | 0.65g | 0g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 241kcal |
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| Sugar | g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.18mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 142mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 253mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 731mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 1.79mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin E | mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.568mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.25mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.563mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.52mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.956mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.083mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.346mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.477mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 0.572mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.411mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 76mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.27g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.34g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.03g | 0.408g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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46
Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
86%
143%
Carbohydrates
1%
0%
Fats
145%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground meat contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.