Roast beef vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between roast beef and Italian sausage
- Roast beef has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc; however, Italian sausage has more vitamin B1 and selenium.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 48% more.
- Roast beef has 2 times more potassium than Italian sausage. Roast beef has 647mg of potassium, while Italian sausage has 304mg.
- Roast beef is lower in saturated fat.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index than roast beef.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +112.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1348.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +640.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +567.2% |
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Protein
~19.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1024.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1203% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.623mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 10.195g | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 17.108g | 39% |
| Fats | 3.69g | 27.31g | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 1.3µg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 3.518g | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 22µg | 13% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 344kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 647mg | 304mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 4.165mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.43mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 2.39mg | 7% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 78.2mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 743mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 19.12g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
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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
46%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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