Italian sausage vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Italian sausage and pork
- Italian sausage has more vitamin B12 and iron, while pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
- Pork contains 12 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while pork contains 62mg.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22µg | 45.3µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 62mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 6.19g | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.7µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 5.23g | 23% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 13.92g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.877mg | 21% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 27.32g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 246mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.464mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.321mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 5.037mg | 5% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 242kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 423mg | 4% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 93.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 53IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 21mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
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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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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