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Jerky vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and italian sausage raw different?

  • Jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, and potassium, while italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 59% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Jerky contains 17 times more folate than italian sausage raw. Jerky contains 134µg of folate, while italian sausage raw contains 8µg.
  • Italian sausage raw is lower in sodium.
  • Italian sausage raw has a higher glycemic index (28) than jerky (0).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types were used 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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136%
Contains more IronIron +359.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.8%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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.
Jerky
5
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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.91µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +133%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1592.3%
Contains more OtherOther +154.3%
Contains more FatsFats +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +118.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~11.27g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Italian sausage raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 731mg 59%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.79mg 57%
Iron 5.42mg 1.18mg 53%
Phosphorus 407mg 142mg 38%
Protein 33.2g 14.25g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.568mg 35%
Folate 134µg 8µg 32%
Selenium 10.7µg 24.8µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.03g 20%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Copper 0.227mg 0.08mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 253mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 14mg 9%
Cholesterol 48mg 76mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.3mg 9%
Fats 25.6g 31.33g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.25mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 14.34g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.51mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.91µg 3%
Calories 410kcal 346kcal 3%
Carbs 11g 0.65g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.058mg 2%
Saturated fat 10.85g 11.27g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.168mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 0.65g N/A
Calcium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Jerky
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1350mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.