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Lamb vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Knackwurst

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 3 times less Iron than Lamb. Lamb has 1.88mg of Iron, while Knackwurst has 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Specific 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 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
Lamb
10
:
0
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +184.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +184.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
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
Lamb
6
:
4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
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%
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 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +120.9%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 24.52g 11.1g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 294kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 17mg 11mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.66mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 98mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 199mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 930mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.66mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.06mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 13.5µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.734mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.32mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.18µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.138mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.432mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.639mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.874mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.01mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.276mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.501mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.639mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.314mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.21g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.92g Knackwurst

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. 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.