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Rib eye steak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rib eye steak and Italian sausage?

  • Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Choline.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% higher.
  • Italian sausage has 2 times less Zinc than Rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 5.91mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage has 2.39mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +21600%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +21600%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 23.69g 19.12g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 291kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 11mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.24mg 1.43mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 260mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 54mg 743mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 2.39mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 22µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 16IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 7IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.233mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 4.165mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.33mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.3µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.161mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.792mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.731mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 1.343mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 1.522mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.486mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.67mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.804mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.577mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 57mg Italian sausage
Trans Fat 1.478g Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 9.684g 10.195g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 3.518g Italian sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Rib eye steak
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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