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Steak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steak and Italian sausage?

  • Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% higher.
  • Italian sausage has 3 times less Zinc than Steak. Steak has 6.34mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage has 2.39mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
3
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Italian sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 304
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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
5
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Italian sausage
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 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Fats +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.9%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Italian sausage
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 +30%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Fats +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
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2
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.6%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Italian sausage
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 24.85g 19.12g Steak
Fats 19.02g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 271kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Steak
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 12mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.4mg 1.43mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 279mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 58mg 743mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.39mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg Steak
Selenium 31.8µg 22µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 16IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 6IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.233mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.165mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.33mg Steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.3µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.161mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.792mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.731mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.343mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.522mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.486mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.67mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.804mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.577mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 8.443g 10.195g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
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
49%
Steak
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.