Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Italian sausage vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Italian sausage and Pizza different?

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Zinc, however, Pizza is richer in Folate, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Pizza.
  • Italian sausage has 5 times more Choline than Pizza. Italian sausage has 78.2mg of Choline, while Pizza has 16.4mg.
  • Pizza contains less Cholesterol.

Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were used in this article.

Infographic

Italian sausage vs Pizza infographic
Infographic link

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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Pizza
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +795.2%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Pizza
5
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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2137.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +232%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.825mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Pizza
2
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.9%
Contains more FatsFats +181.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +680.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11.5%
~equal in Water ~43.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Pizza
1
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +556%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.2%

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 Pizza
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Pizza Opinion
Calories 344kcal 266kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 11.39g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 9.69g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 4.17g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 4.27g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 57mg 17mg Pizza
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 21mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 304mg 172mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 1.86g 3.58g Italian sausage
Fiber 0.1g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.08mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 2.39mg 1.34mg Italian sausage
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 170mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 743mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 16IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 10µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 22µg 19.9µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.39mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.195mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.825mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.42µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 5µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg 16.4mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 4.465g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 2.608g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.681g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.41mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.564mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.139mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 0.77mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.264mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.664mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.72mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.355mg Italian sausage
Fructose 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
47%
Italian sausage
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.