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Lamb vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Italian sausage

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 2 times less Zinc than Lamb. Lamb contains 4.46mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage contains 2.39mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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
Lamb
9
:
1
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.6%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 304
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Italian sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.6%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 304

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
Lamb
6
:
6
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Lamb
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% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Italian sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Italian sausage
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +164.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Italian sausage
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 24.52g 19.12g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 294kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Lamb
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 17mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.88mg 1.43mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 170mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 304mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 743mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.39mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 22µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.233mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.165mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 18µg 5µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.3µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 3.4µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.161mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.792mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.731mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.343mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.522mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.486mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.67mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.804mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.577mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.195g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Italian 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
52%
Lamb
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.