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Pork leg vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork leg and Bologna sausage different?

  • Pork leg is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need of Sodium 37% more than Pork leg.
  • Pork leg contains 2 times more Selenium than Bologna sausage. Pork leg contains 29.4µg of Selenium, while Bologna sausage contains 12.7µg.
  • Pork leg is lower in Sodium.

Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Bologna, pork types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Equal in Zinc - 2.03

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.87
Equal in Water - 60.6
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.87
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.839
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.107
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.839
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.107

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork leg Bologna sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 17.43g 15.3g Pork leg
Fats 18.87g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 245kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 5mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.85mg 0.77mg Pork leg
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 199mg 139mg Pork leg
Potassium 315mg 281mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 907mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.065mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.023mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 29.4µg 12.7µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 20IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.523mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.157mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3.9mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.27mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 5µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.149mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg 0.641mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.663mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg 1.168mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 1.204mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.412mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.585mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.737mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.482mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 73mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.54g 6.839g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork leg
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.