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

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What are the differences between italian sausage raw and spaghetti?

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc, yet spaghetti is higher in manganese.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in spaghetti is lower.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types 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.
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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475%
Contains more IronIron +136%
Contains more ZincZinc +251%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455.2%
~equal in Selenium ~26.4µg

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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3268.8%
Contains more OtherOther +860.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4647.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10846.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1136.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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 Spaghetti
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Spaghetti DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.176g 50%
Fats 31.33g 0.93g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.02mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.131g 36%
Sodium 731mg 1mg 32%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.326g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.049mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.4mg 18%
Protein 14.25g 5.8g 17%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.51mg 12%
Phosphorus 142mg 58mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.02mg 11%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.322mg 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Carbs 0.65g 30.86g 10%
Calories 346kcal 158kcal 9%
Iron 1.18mg 0.5mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.112mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Potassium 253mg 44mg 6%
Selenium 24.8µg 26.4µg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 7mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 29.06g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw 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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.