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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 of 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.

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
Jerky
8
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +359.3%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.6%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains more Zinc +353.1%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +359.3%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.6%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains more Zinc +353.1%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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
Jerky
5
:
6
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.91
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +133%
Contains more Carbs +1592.3%
Contains more Other +154.3%
Contains more Fats +22.4%
Contains more Water +118.7%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Italian sausage raw
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 Protein +133%
Contains more Carbs +1592.3%
Contains more Other +154.3%
Contains more Fats +22.4%
Contains more Water +118.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
1
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2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11.27
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11.27

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
39%
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.