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Pork leg vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork leg and frankfurter

  • Pork leg has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Pork leg covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 60% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter has 41 times less Vitamin B1 than pork leg. Pork leg has 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while frankfurter has 0.018mg.
  • Frankfurter contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more IronIron +41.2%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.03mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 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% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +163.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 245kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 17.43g 11.16g Pork leg
Fats 18.87g 28.3g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 73mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 20IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 20mg 9mg Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 315mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 0.85mg 1.2mg Frankfurter
Sugar 1.31g Pork leg
Copper 0.065mg 0.055mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 2.03mg Frankfurter
Phosphorus 199mg 152mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 992mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.023mg 0.021mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 10.3µg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.018mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.043mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 2.028mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.185mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 1.38µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 7µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 6.54g 10.979g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 0.765g Pork leg
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.121mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg 0.519mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.58mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg 0.994mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 1.055mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.319mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.487mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.608mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.362mg Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg Frankfurter
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
42%
Pork leg
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.439g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients
  2. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.