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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, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Leek has more 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +305.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +1391.7%
Contains more Selenium +2380%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +78%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +729.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +305.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +1391.7%
Contains more Selenium +2380%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +78%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin B1 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Folate +700%
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% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2327.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2327.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 12.35g Leek
Protein 14.25g 1.5g Italian sausage raw
Fats 31.33g 0.3g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 14.15g Leek
Calories 346kcal 61kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 3.9g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 18mg 59mg Leek
Iron 1.18mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 142mg 35mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 253mg 180mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 731mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 1.79mg 0.12mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.08mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.058mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 24.8µg 1µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 2mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.06mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.03mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.4mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.14mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.233mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.012mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg 0.063mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.052mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg 0.096mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg 0.078mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg 0.018mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.055mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg 0.056mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg 0.025mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 11.27g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 0.004g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.166g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Italian sausage raw
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
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.