Lamb leg vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb leg and Polish sausage?
- Lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet Polish sausage is richer in vitamin B1.
- Polish sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 65% higher.
- Lamb leg has 10 times more folate than Polish sausage. Lamb leg has 19µg of folate, while Polish sausage has 2µg.
- Lamb leg contains less sodium.
We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +500% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.01g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 56mg | 1540mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.98µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.502mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 3.443mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.93mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 9.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.45mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 17.7µg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.79g | 4% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 19.4g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 8.01g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 259kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 17.6g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 237mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.076mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)