Ham vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ham and Italian sausage
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 42% more than Ham.
- Ham has 2 times more Sodium than Italian sausage. While Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, Italian sausage has only 743mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
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Phosphorus
+15.3%
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Zinc
+20.5%
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Calcium
+162.5%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-38.2%
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Selenium
+12.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Phosphorus
+15.3%
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Zinc
+20.5%
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Calcium
+162.5%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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-38.2%
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Selenium
+12.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Potassium - 304
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 B1
+21%
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Vitamin B6
+21.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+15.3%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
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Vitamin B1
+21%
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Vitamin B6
+21.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+15.3%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+43.6%
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+101.4%
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Fats
+393.9%
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Carbs
+184.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
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4.37 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Water
+43.6%
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+101.4%
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Fats
+393.9%
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Carbs
+184.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-82.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+553%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+551.5%
Saturated Fat:
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+551.5%
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.25mg | |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 3.518g |
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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
45%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.