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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.
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +21600%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%
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 Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +21600%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684

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
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 27.31g 21.81g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 291kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 11mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 170mg 152mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 260mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 2.39mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 22µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 16IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 8µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 7IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
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
Folate 5µg 6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg 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
Cholesterol 57mg 80mg Italian sausage
Trans Fat 1.478g Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 9.684g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 10.519g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.027g Italian sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Italian sausage Rib eye steak
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Italian sausage
50%
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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