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

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How are Italian sausage raw and Pork different?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B12, while Pork is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 12 times more Sodium than Pork. Italian sausage raw contains 731mg of Sodium, while Pork contains 62mg.

Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types were used 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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
3
:
7
Pork
Pork
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +82.7%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +82.7%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
3
:
9
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Italian sausage raw
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% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
3
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.2%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.2%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
2
:
1
Pork
Pork
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%

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 Pork
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Pork Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Protein 14.25g 27.32g Pork
Fats 31.33g 13.92g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Calories 346kcal 242kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1.18mg 0.87mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 142mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 253mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 731mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.79mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.058mg 0.009mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 2mg 0.6mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 8µg 5µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.7µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.563mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.956mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.083mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.346mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.572mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.411mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 76mg 80mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 6.19g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.2g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Italian sausage raw
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.04g)
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 Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.