Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

Summary of differences between rib eye steak and italian sausage raw

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 50% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Rib eye steak has 3 times more zinc than italian sausage raw. While rib eye steak has 5.91mg of zinc, italian sausage raw has only 1.79mg.
  • Rib eye steak has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

Infographic

Rib eye steak vs Italian sausage raw infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
~equal in Potassium ~253mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~142mg

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.
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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.51mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +26800%
~equal in Water ~51.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 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 -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.4%

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 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.91µg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.568mg 41%
Zinc 5.91mg 1.79mg 37%
Sodium 54mg 731mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 4.03g 20%
Protein 23.69g 14.25g 19%
Fats 21.81g 31.33g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.3mg 14%
Iron 2.24mg 1.18mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 14.34g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 3.25mg 10%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.168mg 9%
Selenium 29.7µg 24.8µg 9%
Saturated fat 9.684g 11.27g 7%
Calories 291kcal 346kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Cholesterol 80mg 76mg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.51mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Phosphorus 152mg 142mg 1%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Potassium 260mg 253mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak 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
48%
Rib eye steak
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
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 richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)

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 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.