Spaghetti vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spaghetti and Italian sausage
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus in Italian sausage is higher than in spaghetti.
- Italian sausage covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 54% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +590.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +186% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +368.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3015% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1065% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +941.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +573.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1121.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.3µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.623mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 10.195g | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 17.108g | 42% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 27.31g | 41% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 743mg | 32% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 19.12g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 4.165mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.33mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 3.518g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 57mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 2.39mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.233mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 170mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 78.2mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.43mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 4.27g | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 344kcal | 9% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 304mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +622.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2836.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +675% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12959.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +979.1% |
