Shrimp vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shrimp and italian sausage raw?
- Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium, yet italian sausage raw is higher in iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% more.
- Shrimp has 5 times more copper than italian sausage raw. While shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, italian sausage raw has only 0.08mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in italian sausage raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +373.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +131.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.8% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +45.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +11089.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225% |
Contains more OtherOther | +122.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
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 | -99.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29775% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5001.3% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 11.27g | 51% |
Fats | 0.28g | 31.33g | 48% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.568mg | 47% | |
Selenium | 24.8µg | 45% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 38% | |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 76mg | 38% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 14.34g | 36% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.08mg | 33% |
Sodium | 111mg | 731mg | 27% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 4.03g | 26% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.25mg | 20% | |
Protein | 23.98g | 14.25g | 19% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 142mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 13% | |
Calories | 99kcal | 346kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | |
Iron | 0.51mg | 1.18mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 14mg | 6% |
Calcium | 70mg | 18mg | 5% |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.79mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 0.65g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 0.65g | N/A |
Potassium | 259mg | 253mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.083mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.346mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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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
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36%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.214g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?

Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.