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Veal vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Veal and Italian sausage

  • Veal has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Iron.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% more.
  • Veal has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Italian sausage. Veal has 8.03mg of Vitamin B3, while Italian sausage has 4.165mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.6%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.6%
Equal in Potassium - 304

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.
Veal
5
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
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 B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Contains more Fats +261.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.9%
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
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 +27.5%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Contains more Fats +261.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +502.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.6%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +502.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Veal 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 24.38g 19.12g Veal
Fats 7.56g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 172kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Veal
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 17mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 0.99mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Veal
Phosphorus 217mg 170mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 304mg Veal
Sodium 83mg 743mg Veal
Zinc 3.87mg 2.39mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg 0.08mg Veal
Manganese 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 13.7µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.233mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 4.165mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.33mg Veal
Folate 11µg 5µg Veal
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 1.2µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.161mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg 0.792mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.731mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg 1.343mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg 1.522mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg 0.486mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.67mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg 0.804mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg 0.577mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 3.04g 10.195g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.