Feta Cheese vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and sausage:
- Both feta cheese and sausage are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more dpa than feta cheese.
- Sausage has more thiamin and niacin, however, feta cheese contains more riboflavin and folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both feta cheese and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 22% more calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is heavier in carbs and similar to sausage for protein and fat. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 2% |
| Fat | 73% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both feta cheese and sausage are low in carbohydrates - feta cheese has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than sausage - sausage has 1.4g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both feta cheese and sausage are high in protein. Sausage has 29% more protein than feta cheese - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both feta cheese and sausage are high in saturated fat. Feta cheese has 47% more saturated fat than sausage - feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and feta cheese are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Feta cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of cholesterol - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than sausage - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 156% more Vitamin D than feta cheese - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin and niacin, however, feta cheese contains more riboflavin and folate. Both feta cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Feta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 36 times more calcium than sausage - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 92% more iron than feta cheese - feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 447% more potassium than feta cheese - feta cheese has 62mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more DPA than feta cheese per 100 grams. Both feta cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Feta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than feta cheese per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.326 G | 4.302 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does feta cheese or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both feta cheese and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 20% more calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does feta cheese or sausage contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 36 times more calcium than sausage - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does feta cheese or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than feta cheese - feta cheese has 62mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.