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Polish sausage vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Polish sausage and Lamb leg?

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 65% higher.
  • Polish sausage has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb leg. Polish sausage has 0.502mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb leg has 0.13mg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Sodium.

We used Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~249mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
~equal in Protein ~17.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
47% 44% 9%
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 +38.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~7.43g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 259kcal 230kcal Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 17.91g Lamb leg
Fats 19.4g 17.07g Polish sausage
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 69mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Lamb leg
Calcium 12mg 9mg Polish sausage
Potassium 237mg 249mg Lamb leg
Iron 0.88mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.09mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Zinc 1.93mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 136mg 170mg Lamb leg
Sodium 1540mg 56mg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.049mg 0.02mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.13mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.23mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.15mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Folate 2µg 19µg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 8.01g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 1.35g Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.591mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.076mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.11mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.379mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.679mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.444mg 0.567mg Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Lamb leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Polish sausage
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.