Steak vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between steak and summer sausage
- Steak is higher in selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet summer sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin A.
- Summer sausage covers your daily sodium needs 62% more than steak.
- Steak contains 4 times more selenium than summer sausage. While steak contains 31.8µg of selenium, summer sausage contains only 7.5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sausage, summer, pork, and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.
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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 | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +324% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +575% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +759.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 58mg | 1483mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 7.5µg | 44% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.25mg | 37% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 37.91g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 225µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 1.73µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.249mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.02g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 2.9mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 13.68g | 11% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 19.43g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 10.47g | 9% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 426kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 12IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.032mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.47mg | 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?
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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
45%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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