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

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Differences between rice and italian sausage raw

  • Rice has more manganese and folate, while italian sausage raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 8 times less manganese than rice. Rice contains 0.472mg of manganese, while italian sausage raw contains 0.058mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rice is lower.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28, while the glycemic index of rice is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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.
Rice
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +713.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +622.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +230.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.18mg

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.
Rice
3
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 CarbsCarbs +4233.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more ProteinProtein +429.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11089.3%
Contains more OtherOther +540.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16195.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5202.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.077g 11.27g 51%
Fats 0.28g 31.33g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 14.34g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.568mg 34%
Sodium 1mg 731mg 32%
Selenium 7.5µg 24.8µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 4.03g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Protein 2.69g 14.25g 23%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.058mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.3mg 16%
Phosphorus 43mg 142mg 14%
Folate 58µg 8µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.168mg 12%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.79mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 3.25mg 11%
Calories 130kcal 346kcal 11%
Carbs 28.17g 0.65g 9%
Potassium 35mg 253mg 6%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Copper 0.069mg 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 27.77g 0.65g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Iron 1.2mg 1.18mg 0%
Sugar 0.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
12%
Rice
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.193g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.