Raw Pork vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Raw Pork and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw pork
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw pork and sausage:
- Both raw pork and sausage are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Raw pork has more thiamin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 23% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw pork is similar to sausage for protein, carbs and fat. Raw pork has a macronutrient ratio of 26:0:74 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Pork | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 2% |
| Fat | 74% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sausage and raw pork are low in carbohydrates - sausage has 1.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork has less sugar than sausage - sausage has 1.4g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork and sausage are high in protein. Raw pork is very similar to raw pork for protein - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw pork and sausage are high in saturated fat. Sausage has 15% more saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and raw pork are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw pork and sausage contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork has more Vitamin C than sausage - raw pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than raw pork - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sausage and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sausage and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork has more thiamin. Both raw pork and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Raw Pork | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.732 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.235 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 4.338 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.668 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw pork and sausage contain similar amounts of calcium - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Raw pork and sausage contain similar amounts of iron - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw pork and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 18% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg 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 alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than raw pork per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than raw pork per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.67 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 1.67 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.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does raw pork or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 20% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does raw pork or sausage contain more potassium?
Both raw pork and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 20% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.