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

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What are the differences between Liver and Italian sausage raw?

  • Liver is richer than Italian sausage raw in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 740% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage raw is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types 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.
Contains more Iron +1418.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +275.4%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +417.2%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +1418.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +275.4%
Contains more Copper +692.5%
Contains more Manganese +417.2%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +836.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1951.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 C +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +836.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1951.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Carbs +478.5%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Fats +612%
Contains more Other +79.3%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +82.6%
Contains more Carbs +478.5%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Fats +612%
Contains more Other +79.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2176.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.8%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2176.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 0.65g Liver
Protein 26.02g 14.25g Liver
Fats 4.4g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 3.76g 0.65g Liver
Calories 165kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 10mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 17.92mg 1.18mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 241mg 142mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 49mg 731mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 1.79mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.08mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.058mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 24.8µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 2mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.168mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.25mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.51mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.3mg Liver
Folate 163µg 8µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.91µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.114mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.563mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.52mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.956mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.083mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.346mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.477mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.572mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.411mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 1.41g 11.27g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 279mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.