Pork belly vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork belly and Italian sausage
- 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 from Pork belly is 46% higher.
- Italian sausage contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| 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% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +44.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 9.34g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 53.01g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 32mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.33g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.7g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
31%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
48%
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.