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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.
Pork
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.39mg

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.
Pork
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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% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
33% 56% 11%
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.
Pork Italian sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Italian sausage DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Italian 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
54%
Pork
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.