Italian sausage vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Horse meat
- Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper.
- Horse meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 78% more than Italian sausage.
- Horse meat has 14 times less Sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while Horse meat has 55mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +523% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.1% |
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:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +351.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.8% |
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
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +707% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +313.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 344kcal | 175kcal |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 28.14g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 6.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 379mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 5.03mg |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 3.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.84mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.33mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 3.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 1.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 2.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.85g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.349mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.262mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.334mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 2.232mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.398mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.623mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.458mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 1.081mg |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals