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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is higher.

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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
~equal in Potassium ~253mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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
7
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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +667.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 ProteinProtein +74.4%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +398.1%
~equal in Water ~51.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 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 -25.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.91µg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.568mg 41%
Zinc 6.34mg 1.79mg 41%
Sodium 58mg 731mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 4.03g 21%
Protein 24.85g 14.25g 21%
Fats 19.02g 31.33g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.3mg 15%
Iron 2.4mg 1.18mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 14.34g 13%
Saturated fat 8.443g 11.27g 13%
Selenium 31.8µg 24.8µg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.25mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.168mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Calories 271kcal 346kcal 4%
Manganese 0.058mg 3%
Phosphorus 163mg 142mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 279mg 253mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 76mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
45%
Steak
36%
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 Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.