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

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What are the differences between Pork leg and Turkey sausage?

  • Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 57% more.
  • Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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.
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +70.8%
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 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +540%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +70.8%

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 D +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1263%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%
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% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1263%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Equal in Fats - 18.09
Equal in Water - 63.12
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Equal in Fats - 18.09
Equal in Water - 63.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Protein 17.43g 15.42g Pork leg
Fats 18.87g 18.09g Pork leg
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Calories 245kcal 235kcal Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 0.85mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 199mg 155mg Pork leg
Potassium 315mg 229mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 639mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.065mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 0µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 20IU 17IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.054mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.165mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3.692mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 4µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.175mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg 0.686mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.376mg 1.229mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 1.453mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.612mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.819mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.481mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 73mg 160mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 5.158g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg Turkey 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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.