Pork vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork and Italian sausage
- Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while Italian sausage has more vitamin B12 and iron.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | -48.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 22µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 17.108g | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 10.195g | 23% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 27.31g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.623mg | 21% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 19.12g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 3.518g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.43mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.233mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.165mg | 5% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 344kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 304mg | 4% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 78.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 41IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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
54%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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