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Knackwurst vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Knackwurst and Lamb loin

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 43% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 15 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. While Knackwurst has 930mg of Sodium, Lamb loin has only 64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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
1
:
9
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +221.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +221.2%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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 loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
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 loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
4
:
1
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +98.5%
Contains more Protein +103.2%
Equal in Water - 52.5
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 loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +98.5%
Contains more Protein +103.2%
Equal in Water - 52.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
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0
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.24
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.24

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 loin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 27.7g 23.59g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 11mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 0.66mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 98mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 199mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 930mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.66mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.06mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.021mg 0.02mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.11mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.1mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.11mg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.432mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 0.874mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.01mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.276mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.639mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.314mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 60mg 95mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 10.24g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.68g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.87g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.