Pistachio vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and sausage:
- Both pistachio and sausage are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sausage has more dpa than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sausage contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Sausage has 4.4 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Sausage has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and sausage are high in calories. Pistachio has 77% more calories than sausage - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sausage per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 2% |
| Fat | 68% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sausage has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sausage - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sausage has 4.4 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and sausage are high in protein. Pistachio has 14% more protein than sausage - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pistachio and sausage are high in saturated fat. Sausage has 60% more saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and pistachio are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pistachio has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than sausage - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than pistachio - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 768% more Vitamin E than sausage - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sausage contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both pistachio and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Pistachio | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 723% more calcium than sausage - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 222% more iron than sausage - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and sausage are high in potassium. Pistachio has 197% more potassium than sausage - pistachio has 1007mg 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 pistachio per 100 grams. Both pistachio and sausage contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pistachio | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.184 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.219 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than sausage per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 4.267 G |
| Total | 13.125 G | 4.302 G |
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FAQ
Does pistachio or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and sausage are high in calories. Pistachio has 80% more calories than sausage - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does pistachio or sausage contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 720% more calcium than sausage - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or sausage contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 220% more iron than sausage - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
Does pistachio or sausage contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and sausage are high in potassium. Pistachio has 200% more potassium than sausage - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.