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

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What are the differences between Italian sausage and Pork leg?

  • Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Pork leg is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 30% more.
  • Pork leg contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 1.3µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork leg contains 0.63µg.
  • Pork leg has less Sodium.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%
Equal in Potassium - 315
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%
Equal in Potassium - 315

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 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.43
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%

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 Pork leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Pork leg Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 17.43g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 18.87g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 245kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Pork leg
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 5mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 0.85mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 170mg 199mg Pork leg
Potassium 304mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 743mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 2.39mg 1.93mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.065mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 22µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 16IU 7IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 20IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.2mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 5µg 7µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.63µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.792mg 0.776mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.343mg 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.522mg 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.486mg 0.444mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.804mg 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.577mg 0.659mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 57mg 73mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 6.54g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 8.38g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.01g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Pork leg
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
48%
Italian sausage
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.