Italian sausage vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Italian sausage and lamb leg
- Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Lamb leg covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Italian sausage.
- Lamb leg has 13 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of sodium, while lamb leg has 56mg.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb leg is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +379.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.5% |
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Protein
~17.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.5µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.13mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 56mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 7g | 25% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 17.07g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.15mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 1.35g | 14% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 7.43g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 6.26mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 3.32mg | 8% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 230kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 19.12g | 17.91g | 2% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 20.7µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 249mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
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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
47%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.