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Pork vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork and Summer sausage

  • Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Pork covers your daily Selenium needs 69% more than Summer sausage.
  • Summer sausage has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Pork. Pork has 0.464mg of Vitamin B6, while Summer sausage has 0.13mg.
  • Pork contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Selenium +504%
Contains more Calcium +326.3%
Contains more Iron +159.8%
Contains more Manganese +255.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.25
Equal in Copper - 0.07
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Selenium +504%
Contains more Calcium +326.3%
Contains more Iron +159.8%
Contains more Manganese +255.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.25
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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 D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10600%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.76
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10600%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +59.9%
Contains more Fats +172.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +421.3%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +59.9%
Contains more Fats +172.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +421.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.7%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 27.32g 19.43g Pork
Fats 13.92g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 242kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Pork
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 19mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 0.87mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 28mg 13mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 178mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 206mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 1483mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 2.25mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.07mg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 45.3µg 7.5µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 12IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.249mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.16mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 2.9mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.13mg Pork
Folate 5µg 7µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.15mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.54mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.62mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.1mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.16mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.36mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.56mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.69mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.47mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 89mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 10.47g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.02g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Summer 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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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.

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.