Pork bacon vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork bacon and Italian sausage different?
- Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, and Choline, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 67% higher.
- Pork bacon contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Italian sausage. While Pork bacon contains 506mg of Phosphorus, Italian sausage contains only 170mg.
- Italian sausage has less Sodium.
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+197.6%
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Potassium
+77.3%
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Zinc
+40.6%
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Copper
+127.5%
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Selenium
+168.2%
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Calcium
+110%
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Sodium
-66.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+197.6%
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Potassium
+77.3%
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Zinc
+40.6%
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Copper
+127.5%
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Selenium
+168.2%
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Calcium
+110%
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-66.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
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.
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Vitamin A
+131.3%
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Vitamin E
+28%
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Vitamin B3
+155.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+12.1%
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Vitamin K
+3300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
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Vitamin A
+131.3%
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Vitamin E
+28%
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Vitamin B3
+155.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+12.1%
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Vitamin K
+3300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+86.9%
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Fats
+58.4%
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+228.6%
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Carbs
+216.3%
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Water
+276.4%
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
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7.13 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
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Protein
+86.9%
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+58.4%
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+228.6%
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Carbs
+216.3%
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+276.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.1%
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Saturated Fat
-28.1%
Saturated Fat:
14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.859 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.1%
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Saturated Fat
-28.1%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.35g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 35.73g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 43.27g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 1.35g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 548kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 506mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 2193mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 59µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 2.782mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 2.964mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.901mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.187g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.065g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 3.518g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g |
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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
53%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1450mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.992g)
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.