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Lamb leg vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb leg and Blood sausage?

  • Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Blood sausage is richer in Iron.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
  • Lamb leg has 8 times more Phosphorus than Blood sausage. Lamb leg has 170mg of Phosphorus, while Blood sausage has 22mg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.

We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Blood sausage types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +672.7%
Contains more Potassium +555.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.4%
Contains more Copper +182.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +33.5%
Contains more Iron +285.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +672.7%
Contains more Potassium +555.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.4%
Contains more Copper +182.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +33.5%
Contains more Iron +285.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
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%
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% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +102.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +230%
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +102.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +230%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 17.91g 14.6g Lamb leg
Fats 17.07g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 230kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 6mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.66mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 23mg 8mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 22mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 38mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 680mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 1.3mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.04mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.01mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 15.5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.07mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 1.2mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.6mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.04mg Lamb leg
Folate 19µg 5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1µg Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.18mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 0.57mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.32mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 1.39mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg 1.05mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.2mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 0.967mg 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.567mg 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 69mg 120mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 13.4g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 3.46g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Blood sausage
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
51%
Lamb leg
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.