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Pork vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork and Italian sausage

  • Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Italian sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
Pork
Pork
6
:
3
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Italian sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
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.
Pork
Pork
8
:
3
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Italian sausage
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 E +16%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
2
:
3
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Fats +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Italian sausage
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 +42.9%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Fats +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +143.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
1
:
2
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.2%
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Italian sausage
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 27.32g 19.12g Pork
Fats 13.92g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 242kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Pork
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 19mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 0.87mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 170mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 304mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 743mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 2.39mg
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 45.3µg 22µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.25mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 41IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.1mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.623mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.233mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 4.165mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.33mg Pork
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.161mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.792mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.731mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.343mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.522mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.486mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.67mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.804mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.577mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 5.23g 10.195g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.