Pork shoulder vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork shoulder and Italian sausage different?
- Pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium; however, Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B12, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for Italian sausage is 29% higher.
- Pork shoulder contains 2 times more vitamin D than Italian sausage. While pork shoulder contains 70IU of vitamin D, Italian sausage contains only 41IU.
- Pork shoulder has less saturated fat.
- Pork shoulder has a lower glycemic index (0) than Italian sausage (28).
Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked are the varieties 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 ZincZinc | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.2% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 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 | -38.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 65mg | 743mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 1.3µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 17.108g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 10.195g | 18% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 27.31g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.623mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 3.518g | 11% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 22µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.43mg | 5% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 344kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 41IU | 4% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 19.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 78.2mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.233mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.165mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 304mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 678mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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