Pork leg vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork leg and Summer sausage?
- Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, and Calcium.
- Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 62% higher.
- Summer sausage has 4 times less Selenium than Pork leg. Pork leg has 29.4µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage has 7.5µg.
- Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +292% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1520% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +195.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +277.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 245kcal | 426kcal |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 19.43g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 37.91g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.62g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 12IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 206mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.26mg |
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| Sugar | 0.12g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 1483mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 749IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.032mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 2.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.76mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 1.73µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 10.47g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 13.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 3.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.54mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.62mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.1mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.16mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.36mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.56mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.69mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.47mg |
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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
42%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.93g)
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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