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Pork loin vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork loin and summer sausage different?

  • Pork loin is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while summer sausage is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 62% more than pork loin.
  • Pork loin contains 4 times more selenium than summer sausage. Pork loin contains 33.2µg of selenium, while summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
  • Pork loin is lower in cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +186.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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 2% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +226.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.76mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +84.9%
Contains more FatsFats +201.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +510.5%
~equal in Protein ~19.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 50mg 1483mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.249mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.73µg 50%
Selenium 33.2µg 7.5µg 47%
Fats 12.58g 37.91g 39%
Saturated fat 4.36g 10.47g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.13mg 26%
Vitamin A 2µg 225µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 5.61g 13.68g 20%
Iron 0.79mg 2.26mg 18%
Choline 69.7mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 2.9mg 11%
Calories 198kcal 426kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 3.02g 11%
Cholesterol 63mg 89mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.16mg 7%
Calcium 18mg 81mg 6%
Zinc 1.74mg 2.25mg 5%
Potassium 356mg 206mg 4%
Phosphorus 197mg 178mg 3%
Copper 0.056mg 0.07mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.76mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.032mg 1%
Protein 19.74g 19.43g 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin D 21IU 12IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.891mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.514mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.064mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.77mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Summer sausage
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
49%
Pork loin
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.