Pork shoulder vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork shoulder and Polish sausage
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, Polish sausage is higher in vitamin B12.
- Polish sausage covers your daily sodium needs 64% more than pork shoulder.
- Polish sausage contains 2 times less vitamin B2 than pork shoulder. Pork shoulder contains 0.275mg of vitamin B2, while Polish sausage contains 0.148mg.
- Pork shoulder has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +345.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.4% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +418.5% |
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Protein
~17.6g
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Fats
~19.4g
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
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 65mg | 1540mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.502mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 17.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.98µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 0.79g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 8.01g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 1.93mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.45mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 9.7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 19.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 3.443mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 0.88mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 259kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 17.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.076mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.444mg | 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
47%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)