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Lamb leg vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb leg and Bratwurst

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Sodium 34% more than Lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg contains 5 times more Folate than Bratwurst. While Lamb leg contains 19µg of Folate, Bratwurst contains only 4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bratwurst is lower.

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

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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.
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
8
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
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%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
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%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +105%

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.
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
4
:
3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.67
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.67

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
0
:
3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 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.
Lamb leg Bratwurst
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 Lamb leg Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 17.91g 12.2g Lamb leg
Fats 17.07g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 230kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 9mg 7mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.66mg 1mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 130mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 56mg 848mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 2.47mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 20.7µg 14.1µg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.213mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 3.11mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.69mg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Folate 19µg 4µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.107mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 0.465mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.485mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 0.81mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg 0.903mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.364mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.405mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg 0.464mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.395mg Lamb leg
Cholesterol 69mg 78mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.