Pork leg vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork leg and Italian sausage?
- Pork leg is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 30% more.
- Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types 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.
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+17.1%
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Sodium
-93.7%
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Selenium
+33.6%
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Calcium
+320%
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Iron
+68.2%
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Zinc
+23.8%
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Copper
+23.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 304
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+17.1%
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Sodium
-93.7%
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Selenium
+33.6%
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Calcium
+320%
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Iron
+68.2%
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Zinc
+23.8%
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Copper
+23.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 304
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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Vitamin C
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+18.1%
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Vitamin B6
+21.5%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+128.6%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+16.5%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
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Vitamin C
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+18.1%
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Vitamin B6
+21.5%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin A
+128.6%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+16.5%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+32.5%
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Fats
+44.7%
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Other
+76.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Water
+32.5%
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Fats
+44.7%
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+76.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-35.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+104.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+75%
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-35.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+104.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+75%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 245kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 3.518g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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