Italian sausage vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Italian sausage and Summer sausage?
- Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Calcium.
- Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 32% more.
- Summer sausage contains 3 times less Selenium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 22µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
- Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4581.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.43g
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.5% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~10.47g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 344kcal | 426kcal |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 19.43g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 37.91g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.62g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 1.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 12IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 206mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.26mg |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0.12g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 1483mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 749IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 225µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.032mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 2.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.73µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 10.47g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 13.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 3.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.54mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.62mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.1mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.16mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.36mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.56mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.69mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.47mg |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.275g)
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.