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Bratwurst vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bratwurst and Lamb leg

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, while Lamb leg has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Sodium 34% more than Lamb leg.
  • Bratwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb leg. While Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, Lamb leg contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb leg is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
8
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.8%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.8%

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
4
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Lamb leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
2
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Fats +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.4%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.4%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
0
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Lamb leg Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 17.91g Lamb leg
Fats 26.34g 17.07g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 230kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 9mg Lamb leg
Iron 1mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 130mg 170mg Lamb leg
Potassium 283mg 249mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 2.47mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.041mg 0.02mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.13mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.23mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.69mg
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.15mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.5µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.465mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 0.81mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 0.903mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.364mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.464mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.395mg 0.567mg Lamb leg
Cholesterol 78mg 69mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 6.08g 7.43g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 7g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.35g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Lamb leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

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 - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.35g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.