Italian sausage vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Italian sausage and ice cream
- Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc, yet ice cream is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Italian sausage is 49% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 36 times more vitamin B3 than ice cream. Italian sausage contains 4.165mg of vitamin B3, while ice cream contains 0.116mg.
- Ice cream contains less sodium.
- Italian sausage has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1488.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +247.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +509.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1419.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3490.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
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:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +446.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +452.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
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
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +476.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +678.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.041mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.39µg | 38% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 1.8µg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 2.969g | 35% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 3.5g | 31% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 80mg | 29% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 11g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 0.116mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.048mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.452g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 6.79g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.69mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 118µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 128mg | 11% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 207kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 23.6g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 8IU | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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