Italian sausage vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Italian sausage and Shark
- Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Shark is higher in Selenium, and Magnesium.
- Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 46% more than Shark.
- Italian sausage contains 6 times more Sodium than Shark. While Italian sausage contains 743mg of Sodium, Shark contains only 122mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +96.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +397.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +765.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
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Protein
~18.62g
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
3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.701 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +188.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.701g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 344kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 13.82g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 6.39g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 6.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.11mg |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 122mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 3.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 3.701g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.089g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.