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Water vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between water and italian sausage

  • Water contains less phosphorus, zinc, iron, potassium, and copper than italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 32% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in water is lower.
  • Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of italian sausage is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +23800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Water
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +112%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2070%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water Italian sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 0kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 0g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 0g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg Water
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 1mg 18mg Italian sausage
Calcium 3mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 0mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 0mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Water
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.016mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Zinc 0.01mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 0mg 170mg Italian sausage
Sodium 5mg 743mg Water
Vitamin A 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Selenium 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water Italian sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Water
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.