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Italian sausage vs. Leberkäse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian sausage and Leberkäse different?

  • Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Leberkäse is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Leberkäse is 969% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Leberkäse. While Italian sausage contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, Leberkäse contains only 0.212mg.
  • Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.

Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Liver cheese, pork are the varieties used 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 +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Iron +657.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Copper +378.8%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
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 3% 407% 9% 89% 20% 160% 101% 128% 27% 200%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Iron +657.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Copper +378.8%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +109212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1788.5%
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 1050% 0% 0% 10% 53% 514% 221% 213% 109% 78% 3069% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +109212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1788.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Equal in Fats - 25.6
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
15% 26% 2% 54% 4%
Protein: 15.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 53.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Equal in Fats - 25.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.42
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
36% 50% 14%
Saturated Fat: 8.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.42 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.42

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 Leberkäse
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Leberkäse Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 2.1g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 15.2g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 25.6g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 2.1g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 304kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Leberkäse
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 8mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 10.83mg Leberkäse
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 207mg Leberkäse
Potassium 304mg 226mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 1225mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 3.7mg Leberkäse
Copper 0.08mg 0.383mg Leberkäse
Manganese 0.2mg Leberkäse
Selenium 22µg 36.5µg Leberkäse
Vitamin A 16IU 17490IU Leberkäse
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 5252µg Leberkäse
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.212mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 2.227mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 11.768mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B5 3.536mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.47mg Leberkäse
Folate 5µg 104µg Leberkäse
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 24.55µg Leberkäse
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.206mg Leberkäse
Threonine 0.792mg 0.651mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.631mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.331mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 1.178mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.342mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.716mg Leberkäse
Valine 0.804mg 0.806mg Leberkäse
Histidine 0.577mg 0.393mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 174mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 8.96g Leberkäse
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 12.26g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 3.42g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
48%
Italian sausage
443%
Leberkäse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
114%
Leberkäse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Leberkäse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173869/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.