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Italian sausage vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and Rib eye steak?

  • Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Choline, while Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% higher.
  • Rib eye steak has 14 times less Sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while Rib eye steak has 54mg.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +56.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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%
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% 1.5% 2% 6% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +777.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.684g

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 Rib eye steak
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 Rib eye steak Opinion
Calories 344kcal 291kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 27.31g 21.81g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 80mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 7IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Calcium 21mg 11mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 260mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Sugar 1.86g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.39mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 170mg 152mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 16IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 10µg 8µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 22µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.071mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 6µg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg 48.8mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 9.684g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 10.519g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.027g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.792mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.343mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.522mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.486mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.804mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.577mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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