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Lamb shoulder vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb shoulder and Polish sausage

  • Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Polish sausage has more Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Polish sausage contains 2 times less Zinc than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of Zinc, while Polish sausage contains 1.93mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Polish sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.

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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
:
1
Polish sausage
Polish sausage
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +130.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 237
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Polish sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +130.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 237

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
6
:
2
Polish sausage
Polish sausage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
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%
Polish sausage
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% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
3
:
2
Polish sausage
Polish sausage
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.4
Equal in Water - 55.2
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Polish sausage
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.4
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
1
:
2
Polish sausage
Polish sausage
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.01
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Polish sausage
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.01

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 22.53g 17.6g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 19.4g Lamb shoulder
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 279kcal 259kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 12mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 0.88mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 136mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 237mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 1540mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 1.93mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 25.4µg 17.7µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.148mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.443mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.45mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.19mg Polish sausage
Folate 20µg 2µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.98µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.138mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.591mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.611mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.076mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.11mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.379mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.539mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.679mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.444mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.74g 8.01g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 0.79g Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Polish 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 shoulder
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 1475mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.