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

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What are the differences between pork leg and turkey sausage?

  • Pork leg is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, turkey sausage is richer in zinc and vitamin B12.
  • Pork leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 57% more.
  • Turkey sausage has less saturated fat.

We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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.
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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains more IronIron +25.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.4%

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% 0% 7.5% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1263%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%
~equal in Fats ~18.09g
~equal in Water ~63.12g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.7%

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 Turkey sausage
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.054mg 57%
Selenium 29.4µg 0µg 53%
Cholesterol 73mg 160mg 29%
Sodium 47mg 639mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 4.657g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.208mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.54g 3.839g 12%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.98mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.38g 5.158g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 0.79µg 7%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3.692mg 6%
Phosphorus 199mg 155mg 6%
Copper 0.065mg 0.111mg 5%
Protein 17.43g 15.42g 4%
Iron 0.85mg 1.07mg 3%
Potassium 315mg 229mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.165mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Calories 245kcal 235kcal 1%
Manganese 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.56g 1%
Fats 18.87g 18.09g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.56g N/A
Vitamin D 20IU 17IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.376mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.55mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.444mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.931mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.659mg 0.481mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg Turkey sausage
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
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.