Whole Milk vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and sausage:
- Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Whole milk has 7.1 times less cholesterol than sausage.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sausage is high in calories and whole milk has 81% less calories than sausage - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to sausage for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 2% |
| Fat | 48% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole milk and sausage are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in whole milk and sausage are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Whole milk and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sausage is an excellent source of protein and it has 484% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 79% less saturated fat than sausage - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and whole milk are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Whole milk has 7.1 times less cholesterol than sausage - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 360% more Vitamin A than sausage - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both whole milk and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Whole Milk | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 769% more calcium than sausage - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 40 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 157% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg 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 whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does whole milk or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sausage is high in calories and whole milk has 80% less calories than sausage - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does whole milk or sausage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole milk and sausage are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in whole milk and sausage are both made of 100% sugar.
Does whole milk or sausage contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 770% more calcium than sausage - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does whole milk or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.