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

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What are the main differences between Lentil and Italian sausage raw?

  • Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, and Copper, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Lentil contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Lentil
Lentil
8
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Iron +182.2%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +213.8%
Contains more Manganese +751.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
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 Iron +182.2%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +213.8%
Contains more Manganese +751.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
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.
Lentil
Lentil
6
:
6
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.1%
Contains more Folate +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Lentil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.1%
Contains more Folate +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +2996.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +8144.7%
Contains more Other +224.1%
Lentil
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 Carbs +2996.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +8144.7%
Contains more Other +224.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
Lentil
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22306.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2202.9%
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22306.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2202.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 0.65g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 0.38g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 20.13g 0.65g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 1.8g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 18mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 1.18mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 14mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 142mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 253mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 731mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.251mg 0.08mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.058mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.51mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 181µg 8µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.323mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.654mg 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 0.63mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.077mg 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.448mg 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.254mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 11.27g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
26%
Lentil
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.