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Italian sausage vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Folate, and Zinc in Liver is higher than in Italian sausage.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 724% more than Italian sausage.
  • Liver has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 10.195g of Saturated Fat, while Liver has 1.41g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.7%
Contains more IronIron +1153.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +692.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.8%

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%
Liver
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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 79% 1080% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +842.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1336.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3160%

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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +520.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +36.5%

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2615.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Liver Opinion
Calories 344kcal 165kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 26.02g Liver
Fats 27.31g 4.4g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 23.6mg Liver
Net carbs 4.17g 3.76g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 3.76g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 355mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 10mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 150mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 17.92mg Liver
Sugar 1.86g Liver
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.634mg Liver
Zinc 2.39mg 6.72mg Liver
Phosphorus 170mg 241mg Liver
Sodium 743mg 49mg Liver
Vitamin A 16IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A 10µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 22µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.258mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.57mg Liver
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 163µg Liver
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 1.41g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 0.63g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.05g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.792mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 1.343mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 1.522mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.486mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.804mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.577mg 0.708mg Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Liver
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
366%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.