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Pork chop vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork chop and italian sausage raw?

  • Pork chop is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% higher.
  • Pork chop has 2 times more vitamin B3 than italian sausage raw. Pork chop has 7.927mg of vitamin B3, while italian sausage raw has 3.25mg.
  • Pork chop contains less saturated fat.
  • Pork chop has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +118.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +460.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork chop Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.339g 11.27g 32%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.25mg 29%
Sodium 74mg 731mg 29%
Fats 14.35g 31.33g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 14.34g 24%
Selenium 36.4µg 24.8µg 21%
Protein 23.72g 14.25g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.3mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 4.03g 14%
Phosphorus 241mg 142mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.51mg 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Zinc 3.15mg 1.79mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.168mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 0.91µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.568mg 7%
Calories 231kcal 346kcal 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Iron 0.87mg 1.18mg 4%
Calcium 56mg 18mg 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.058mg 2%
Potassium 315mg 253mg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 76mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.411mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
51%
Pork chop
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.931g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.