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Mutton vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mutton and Summer sausage different?

  • Mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 113% higher.
  • Mutton contains 5 times more Selenium than Summer sausage. While Mutton contains 38µg of Selenium, Summer sausage contains only 7.5µg.
  • Mutton has less Saturated Fat.

Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese are the varieties 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.5%
Contains more IronIron +110.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +710%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.032mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.1%
Contains more WaterWater +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +241.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2175%
Contains more OtherOther +231.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +206.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 234kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 33.43g 19.43g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0.08g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0.08g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 109mg 89mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 409mg 206mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 2.26mg Mutton
Sugar 0.12g Mutton
Fiber 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.062mg 0.07mg Summer sausage
Zinc 5.93mg 2.25mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 178mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 1483mg Mutton
Vitamin A 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.033mg 0.032mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 7.5µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.16mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 2.9mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.76mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.13mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.73µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 7µg Summer sausage
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 10.47g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.15mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.54mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.62mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.1mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.16mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.36mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.56mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.69mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.47mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Summer sausage
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
75%
Mutton
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 1348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.328g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.