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Italian sausage vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Italian sausage and Pork hock?

  • Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 45% more.
  • Pork hock contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 0.33mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +546.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.38mg

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%
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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +678.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375%

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
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +159.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.3%
~equal in Protein ~19.11g
~equal in Other ~2.33g

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
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.3%

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 Pork hock
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Pork hock Opinion
Calories 344kcal 171kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 19.11g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 10.54g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 89mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 19mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 47mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.14mg Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Pork hock
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.39mg 2.38mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 60mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 1050mg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 10µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.17mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 22µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.068mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 1.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.064mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.51µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 1µg Italian sausage
Trans Fat 0.113g Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 5.134g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.198g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.038mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.516mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.325mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 0.841mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 0.822mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.211mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.554mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.478mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.211mg Italian sausage
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Italian sausage
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.964g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.