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

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What are the main differences between italian sausage raw and pork chop?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B12, yet pork chop is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw has 10 times more sodium than pork chop. Italian sausage raw has 731mg of sodium, while pork chop has 74mg.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%

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%
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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +460.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%

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 chop
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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Pork chop DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 4.339g 32%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 7.927mg 29%
Sodium 731mg 74mg 29%
Fats 31.33g 14.35g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 4.887g 24%
Selenium 24.8µg 36.4µg 21%
Protein 14.25g 23.72g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.489mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.894g 14%
Phosphorus 142mg 241mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 1.104mg 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Zinc 1.79mg 3.15mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.313mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.66µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.49mg 7%
Calories 346kcal 231kcal 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Iron 1.18mg 0.87mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 56mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.105mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Folate 8µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.01mg 2%
Potassium 253mg 315mg 2%
Cholesterol 76mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.931g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.