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.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than rib eye steak (0).
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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| 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 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
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
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% |
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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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.071mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.1µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 5.91mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 54mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 1.027g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 10.519g | 16% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 29.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.477mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.24mg | 10% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 23.69g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 21.81g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.908mg | 5% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 48.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.287mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 7IU | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 9.684g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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