Italian sausage vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Italian sausage and pork belly
- Italian sausage is richer than pork belly in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork belly is 46% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 23 times more sodium than pork belly. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while pork belly contains 32mg.
- Pork belly has a lower glycemic index than Italian sausage.
Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.1% |
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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 19.33g | 42% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 53.01g | 40% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 32mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 8µg | 25% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 9.34g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 24.7g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.84µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.396mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.13mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 5.65g | 14% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.02mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.52mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 108mg | 9% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 518kcal | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 185mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.647mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.242mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.