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Italian sausage vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Mutton

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, however, Mutton is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 131% more than Italian sausage.
  • Mutton has 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Mutton has 0.06mg.
  • Mutton contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +232.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +938.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +241.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +146.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5237.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +332.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Mutton Opinion
Calories 344kcal 234kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 27.31g 11.09g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0.08g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0.08g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 109mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 21mg 10mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 1.43mg 4.76mg Mutton
Sugar 1.86g Mutton
Fiber 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 170mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 743mg 135mg Mutton
Vitamin A 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.8mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 22µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.06mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.377mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 4.44µg Mutton
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 0µg Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 10.195g 5.142g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 4.459g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.814g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 0.792mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 1.343mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 1.522mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.486mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 0.804mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.577mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Italian sausage
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 608mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.