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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 245kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 15.42g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 18.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 160mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 17IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 229mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 639mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 3.692mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 33.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 3.839g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 5.158g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 4.657g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.686mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.802mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.229mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.453mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.447mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.612mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.819mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.481mg |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.