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Pork vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork and Polish sausage?

  • Pork is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 64% more.
  • Pork has 3 times more Selenium than Polish sausage. While Pork has 45.3µg of Selenium, Polish sausage has only 17.7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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.
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +155.9%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +155.9%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.88

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.9%
Equal in Water - 55.2
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.9%
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 27.32g 17.6g Pork
Fats 13.92g 19.4g Polish sausage
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 242kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 19mg 12mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 0.88mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 136mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 237mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 1540mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 1.93mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.009mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 45.3µg 17.7µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.502mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.148mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.443mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.45mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.19mg Pork
Folate 5µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.98µg Polish sausage
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.138mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.591mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.611mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.076mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.11mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.379mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.539mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.679mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.444mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 5.23g 8.01g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.79g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Polish 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
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.