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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 for 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.
  • Italian sausage raw has a higher glycemic index (28) than pork (0).

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
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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +544.4%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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
9
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
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 ProteinProtein +91.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%
Contains more FatsFats +125.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +202.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 24.8µg 37%
Sodium 62mg 731mg 29%
Fats 13.92g 31.33g 27%
Saturated fat 5.23g 11.27g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.568mg 26%
Protein 27.32g 14.25g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 14.34g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.03g 19%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Phosphorus 246mg 142mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.3mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.168mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.25mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.91µg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 7%
Calories 242kcal 346kcal 5%
Potassium 423mg 253mg 5%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.79mg 5%
Iron 0.87mg 1.18mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.51mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2mg 2%
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Cholesterol 80mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Calcium 19mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Pork
36%
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 Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.