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Lamb leg vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb leg and Braunschweiger

  • Lamb leg has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 733% more than Lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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
5
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4
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Iron +574.7%
Contains more Copper +112.4%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Selenium +180.2%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Iron +574.7%
Contains more Copper +112.4%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Selenium +180.2%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Phosphorus - 168

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
0
:
11
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +703.6%
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%
Braunschweiger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +703.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Fats +67%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.4%
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Braunschweiger
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Fats +67%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +371.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.5%
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 17.91g 14.5g Lamb leg
Fats 17.07g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 230kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Iron 1.66mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 168mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 199mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 977mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 2.81mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.02mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 20.7µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 19µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.145mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 0.534mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.484mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 1.032mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg 0.909mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.311mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.553mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg 0.616mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.32mg Lamb leg
Cholesterol 69mg 180mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 9.307g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Braunschweiger
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
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
114%
Braunschweiger

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 - 921mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.