Pizza vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pizza and Italian sausage different?
- Pizza has more Folate, Calcium, and Iron, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Zinc.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Pizza.
- Pizza has 19 times more Folate than Italian sausage. Pizza has 93µg of Folate, while Italian sausage has 5µg.
- Pizza contains less Saturated Fat.
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types were used 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.
| 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% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +97.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1760% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +680.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.8% |
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Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +556% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 266kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 11.39g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 9.69g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.03g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 33.33g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 188mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 3.58g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 2.39mg |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Phosphorus | 216mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 598mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 358IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.36mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.241g |
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| Choline | 16.4mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.465g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.608g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.577mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g |
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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
33%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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