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Italian sausage raw vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between italian sausage raw and leek

  • Italian sausage raw has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, leek has more vitamin A and manganese.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% more.
  • Leek is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1391.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2380%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.8%
Contains more IronIron +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +729.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Leek
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +850%
Contains more FatsFats +10343.3%
Contains more OtherOther +156.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2076.9%
Contains more WaterWater +62.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +358400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2327.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Leek DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.04g 51%
Fats 31.33g 0.3g 48%
Selenium 24.8µg 1µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.06mg 42%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.004g 36%
Sodium 731mg 20mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.166g 26%
Protein 14.25g 1.5g 26%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.4mg 18%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.481mg 18%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.12mg 15%
Phosphorus 142mg 35mg 15%
Folate 8µg 64µg 14%
Calories 346kcal 61kcal 14%
Iron 1.18mg 2.1mg 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 12mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.03mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 83µg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.92mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.233mg 5%
Carbs 0.65g 14.15g 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.12mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 59mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 28mg 3%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Potassium 253mg 180mg 2%
Net carbs 0.65g 12.35g N/A
Sugar 3.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Leek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.