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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, 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.
  • The glycemic index of liver 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.
Liver
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
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 IronIron +1418.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +692.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +417.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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
8
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
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 CVitamin C +1080%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +836.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1951.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
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 ProteinProtein +82.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +478.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more FatsFats +612%
Contains more OtherOther +79.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2176.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0.91µg 740%
Vitamin A 5405µg 0µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 1.18mg 209%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.168mg 156%
Cholesterol 355mg 76mg 93%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.51mg 85%
Selenium 67.5µg 24.8µg 78%
Copper 0.634mg 0.08mg 62%
Zinc 6.72mg 1.79mg 45%
Saturated fat 1.41g 11.27g 45%
Fats 4.4g 31.33g 41%
Folate 163µg 8µg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 14.34g 34%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 3.25mg 32%
Sodium 49mg 731mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.568mg 26%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 2mg 24%
Protein 26.02g 14.25g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.3mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.03g 20%
Phosphorus 241mg 142mg 14%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.058mg 11%
Calories 165kcal 346kcal 9%
Potassium 150mg 253mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 3.76g 0.65g 1%
Net carbs 3.76g 0.65g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
422%
Liver
36%
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.