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Italian sausage vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and patty?

  • Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while patty is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 48% higher.
  • Patty has 10 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of sodium, while patty has 74mg.
  • Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than patty (0).

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw types in this comparison.

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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 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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% 3.3% 5% 15% 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% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.846mg

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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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +74.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.3%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%

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
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.9%

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 Patty
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.043mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.05µg 31%
Sodium 743mg 74mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 6.861g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.643g 19%
Fats 27.31g 15.69g 18%
Saturated fat 10.195g 6.333g 18%
Zinc 2.39mg 4.12mg 16%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Selenium 22µg 14.8µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.214mg 9%
Protein 19.12g 14.63g 9%
Calories 344kcal 204kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.16mg 6%
Iron 1.43mg 1.93mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Phosphorus 170mg 145mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.846mg 2%
Cholesterol 57mg 53mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 7mg 1%
Potassium 304mg 269mg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Folate 5µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Patty
Patty is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Patty
Patty is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.