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Pork vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork and Italian sausage raw different?

  • Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Pork contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Italian sausage raw. Pork contains 0.321mg of Vitamin B2, while Italian sausage raw contains 0.168mg.
  • Pork is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Pork
Pork
7
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +82.7%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +82.7%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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
Pork
9
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.2%
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%

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 raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Protein 27.32g 14.25g Pork
Fats 13.92g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Calories 242kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 142mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 253mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 731mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 1.79mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.009mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 45.3µg 24.8µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.568mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.168mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.25mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.51mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.3mg Pork
Folate 5µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.114mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.563mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.52mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 0.956mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.083mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.346mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.477mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.572mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.411mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 5.23g 11.27g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
56%
Pork
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.04g)
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 Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.