Summer sausage vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between summer sausage and beef
- Summer sausage is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B1, yet beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 103% more than summer sausage.
- Summer sausage contains 125 times more vitamin A than beef. While summer sausage contains 749IU of vitamin A, beef contains only 6IU.
- The amount of sodium in beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, summer, pork, and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +523.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +238.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +11150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +414.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +479.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2220% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.73µg | 4.21µg | 103% |
| Sodium | 1483mg | 54mg | 62% |
| Fats | 37.91g | 6.54g | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.669mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 10.47g | 2.595g | 36% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 25.4µg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.68g | 2.734g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 225µg | 2µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.9mg | 5.76mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.532g | 17% |
| Protein | 19.43g | 27.55g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.249mg | 0.074mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.25mg | 3.7mg | 13% |
| Calories | 426kcal | 169kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 259mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.26mg | 3.04mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg | 0.481mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 352mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.032mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 12IU | 3IU | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.82g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.54mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.62mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.1mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.16mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.69mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.47mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.875g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.