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Italian sausage raw vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between italian sausage raw and pasta

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc; however, pasta is richer in folate.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily saturated fat needs 56% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has 122 times less sodium than italian sausage raw. Italian sausage raw has 731mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +954.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Pasta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2883.8%
Contains more OtherOther +767.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3735.4%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11464.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +839.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Pasta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.15g 51%
Fats 31.33g 1.05g 47%
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.124g 36%
Sodium 731mg 6mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.14µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.209mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.429g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.034mg 20%
Protein 14.25g 5.15g 18%
Cholesterol 76mg 33mg 14%
Folate 8µg 64µg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.992mg 14%
Calories 346kcal 131kcal 11%
Phosphorus 142mg 63mg 11%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.56mg 11%
Carbs 0.65g 24.93g 8%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.224mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.183mg 7%
Potassium 253mg 24mg 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Iron 1.18mg 1.14mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.15mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 6mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 24.93g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.