Pork hock vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork hock and Italian sausage?
- Pork hock is higher in Selenium, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 45% more.
- Italian sausage contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Pork hock. Pork hock contains 89mg of Cholesterol, while Italian sausage contains 57mg.
We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types 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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Selenium
+19.5%
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Iron
+25.4%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+183.3%
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Potassium
+546.8%
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Sodium
-29.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Selenium
+19.5%
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Iron
+25.4%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+183.3%
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Potassium
+546.8%
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Sodium
-29.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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
+375%
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Vitamin E
+47.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+678.8%
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Vitamin B2
+242.6%
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Vitamin B3
+278.6%
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Vitamin B6
+415.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+154.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+375%
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Vitamin E
+47.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+678.8%
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Vitamin B2
+242.6%
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Vitamin B3
+278.6%
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Vitamin B6
+415.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+154.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+44.3%
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Fats
+159.1%
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Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Other - 2.17
Protein:
19.11 g
Fats:
10.54 g
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0 g
Water:
68.02 g
Other:
2.33 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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Water
+44.3%
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Fats
+159.1%
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Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Other - 2.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+233.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+193.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.198 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-68.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+233.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+193.7%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 19.11g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 10.54g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 171kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 47mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 1050mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 26.3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 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 | 0.08mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.478mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 57mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.231g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.134g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 3.518g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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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
14%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.964g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.