Italian sausage vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and rib eye steak?
- Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1 and fats, while rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, protein, and iron.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 46% higher.
- Rib eye steak has 14 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of sodium, while rib eye steak has 54mg.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than rib eye steak (0).
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +777.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.071mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.1µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 5.91mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 54mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 1.027g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 10.519g | 16% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 29.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.477mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.24mg | 10% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 23.69g | 9% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 21.81g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.908mg | 5% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 48.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D* | 41 IU | 7 IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.287mg | 4% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.7g | 4% | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 9.684g | 2% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.038g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.6g | 8.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 180kcal | 123kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 29g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2 | 1.2 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~9.684g
