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Lamb vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb and Polish sausage?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Lamb has 2 times more Zinc than Polish sausage. While Lamb has 4.46mg of Zinc, Polish sausage has only 1.93mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Polish sausage is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
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%
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 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +412.2%
Equal in Fats - 19.4
Equal in Water - 55.2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
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 +39.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +412.2%
Equal in Fats - 19.4
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.01
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.7
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.01
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 24.52g 17.6g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 19.4g Lamb
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 294kcal 259kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 12mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 136mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 237mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1540mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.93mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.09mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 26.4µg 17.7µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.148mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.443mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.45mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.19mg Polish sausage
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.98µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.138mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.591mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.611mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.076mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.11mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.379mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.539mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.679mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.444mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.83g 8.01g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.79g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1468mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. 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.