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Lamb shoulder vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb shoulder and Knackwurst

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb shoulder is 57% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 3 times more Iron than Knackwurst. Lamb shoulder contains 2.03mg of Iron, while Knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
9
:
0
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +207.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +207.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021

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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
5
:
5
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Lamb shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
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
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Knackwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 22.53g 11.1g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 279kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 18mg 11mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 0.66mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 98mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 199mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 930mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 1.66mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.06mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.021mg
Selenium 25.4µg 13.5µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.734mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.32mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Folate 20µg 2µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.18µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.138mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.432mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.639mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 0.874mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.01mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.276mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.501mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.639mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.314mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 8.74g 10.21g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 2.92g Knackwurst

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Lamb shoulder Knackwurst
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 shoulder
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.