Pork vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork and Polish sausage?
- Pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium, yet Polish sausage is higher in vitamin B12.
- Polish sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 64% more.
- Pork has 3 times more selenium than Polish sausage. While pork has 45.3µg of selenium, Polish sausage has only 17.7µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +444.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +371.9% |
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Water
~55.2g
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
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 62mg | 1540mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 17.7µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.502mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.19mg | 21% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 17.6g | 19% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 136mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 8.01g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.148mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.98µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 3.443mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 9.7g | 9% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 19.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.45mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 237mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.93mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.79g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 259kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.076mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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
54%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.