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

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Summary of differences between Steak and Italian sausage raw

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 54% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Steak has 4 times more Zinc than Italian sausage raw. While Steak has 6.34mg of Zinc, Italian sausage raw has only 1.79mg.
  • Steak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
Steak
8
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +254.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 253
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 raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +254.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 253
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
7
:
4
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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 raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +398.1%
Equal in Water - 51.08
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 raw
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 Protein +74.4%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +398.1%
Equal in Water - 51.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.8%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.8%

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 raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Protein 24.85g 14.25g Steak
Fats 19.02g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Calories 271kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 12mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 2.4mg 1.18mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 142mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 253mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 731mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 1.79mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg Steak
Manganese 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 31.8µg 24.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.168mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.25mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.3mg Steak
Folate 6µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.91µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.114mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.563mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.52mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.956mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.083mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.346mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.477mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.572mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.411mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 8.443g 11.27g 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 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
49%
Steak
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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.