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Italian sausage vs. T bone steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian sausage and t bone steak

  • Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, yet t bone steak is higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 47% more than t bone steak.
  • Italian sausage contains 11 times more sodium than t bone steak. While Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, t bone steak contains only 68mg.
  • The glycemic index of t bone steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled.

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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 14% 5.7% 25% 134% 26% 128% 90% 8.9% 0.52% 166%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +149.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.2%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~280mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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% 3.3% 5% 15% 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% 0.33% 2.8% 1.5% 14% 62% 118% 18% 175% 236% 3.8% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +993%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

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
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +147.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +149.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%

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
44% 50% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.9%

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 T bone 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 T bone steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.057mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.758mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 5.159g 30%
Sodium 743mg 68mg 29%
Iron 1.43mg 3.57mg 27%
Fats 27.31g 11.05g 25%
Saturated fat 10.195g 4.6g 25%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.89µg 25%
Zinc 2.39mg 4.69mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.583g 20%
Protein 19.12g 27.48g 17%
Selenium 22µg 30.4µg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 6.292mg 13%
Cholesterol 57mg 81mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.307mg 6%
Calories 344kcal 217kcal 6%
Phosphorus 170mg 210mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 3IU 5%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.27mg 3%
Choline 78.2mg 66.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.5µg 2%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Potassium 304mg 280mg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Calcium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.86g 0g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.079mg 0%
Manganese 0.004mg 0%
Trans fat 0.595g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.325mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 1.349mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.343mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 2.46mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 2.74mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0.762mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.143mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 1.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 1.05mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.373g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Italian sausage T bone 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
52%
T bone steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
60%
T bone steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
T bone steak
T bone steak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.