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Lamb vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Summer sausage

  • Lamb has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 61% more than Lamb.
  • Summer sausage has 4 times less Selenium than Lamb. Lamb has 26.4µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage has 7.5µg.
  • Lamb contains less Saturated Fat.

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 Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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
7
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Selenium +252%
Contains more Calcium +376.5%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Summer sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Selenium +252%
Contains more Calcium +376.5%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
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%
Summer sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +48.4%
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +465.9%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Summer sausage
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +48.4%
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +465.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Summer sausage
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 24.52g 19.43g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 294kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Lamb
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 17mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1.88mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 178mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 206mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1483mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.25mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.07mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 26.4µg 7.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.16mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.9mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Folate 18µg 7µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.73µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.15mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.54mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.62mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.1mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.16mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.36mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.56mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.69mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.47mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.47g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.02g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Summer 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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.