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

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Summary of differences between Pork leg and Polish sausage

  • Pork leg has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Polish sausage covers your daily need of Sodium 65% more than Pork leg.
  • Pork leg has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Polish sausage. While Pork leg has 0.401mg of Vitamin B6, Polish sausage has only 0.19mg.
  • Pork leg has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.

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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 Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +113%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
Equal in Zinc - 1.93
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% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +113%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
Equal in Zinc - 1.93

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 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +241.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.6
Equal in Fats - 19.4
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +241.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.6
Equal in Fats - 19.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.8%
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.8%

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 Polish sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 17.43g 17.6g Polish sausage
Fats 18.87g 19.4g Polish sausage
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 245kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 5mg 12mg Polish sausage
Iron 0.85mg 0.88mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 199mg 136mg Pork leg
Potassium 315mg 237mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 1540mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 1.93mg
Copper 0.065mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.023mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 29.4µg 17.7µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.502mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.148mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3.443mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.45mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.19mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 2µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 0.98µg Polish sausage
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.138mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg 0.591mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.611mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg 1.076mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 1.11mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.379mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.539mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.679mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.444mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 73mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 6.54g 8.01g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 0.79g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
51%
Polish 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 - 1493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.