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Knackwurst vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Knackwurst and Lamb

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Knackwurst.
  • Lamb has 13 times less Sodium than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 930mg of Sodium, while Lamb has 72mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
0
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10
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +184.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +184.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
4
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Knackwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
4
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Equal in Water - 53.72
Knackwurst
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 27.7g 20.94g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 294kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 0.66mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 98mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 199mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 930mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.66mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.06mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.021mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 13.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.1mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.13mg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.432mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.874mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.01mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.276mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.639mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.314mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 60mg 97mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 8.82g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.51g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Lamb
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
35%
Knackwurst
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.