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Polish sausage vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Polish sausage and Lamb?

  • Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Polish sausage has 21 times more Sodium than Lamb. While Polish sausage has 1540mg of Sodium, Lamb has only 72mg.

We used Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 Manganese +122.7%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
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%

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.
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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.