Raw Pork Belly vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Raw Pork Belly 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 belly
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 belly and sausage:
- Both raw pork belly and sausage are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Sausage has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, 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 belly and sausage are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 60% more calories than sausage - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw pork belly is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to sausage for carbs. Raw pork belly has a macronutrient ratio of 7:0:93 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Pork Belly | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 2% |
| Fat | 93% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sausage and raw pork belly are low in carbohydrates - sausage has 1.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork belly has less sugar than sausage - sausage has 1.4g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and sausage are high in protein. Sausage has 97% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw pork belly and sausage are high in saturated fat. Raw pork belly has 114% more saturated fat than sausage - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and raw pork belly are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw pork belly and sausage contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw pork belly has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork belly and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than raw pork belly - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sausage and raw pork belly contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both raw pork belly and sausage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Raw Pork Belly | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.396 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 4.647 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.256 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.84 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sausage has 160% more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 140% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 83% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sausage per 100 grams, however, sausage contains more dpa than raw pork belly per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork Belly | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.48 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.48 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both raw pork belly and sausage contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Raw Pork Belly | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.03 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 5.03 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: Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does raw pork belly or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and sausage are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 60% more calories than sausage - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does raw pork belly or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.