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Summer sausage vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Summer sausage and Lamb

  • Summer sausage has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Lamb is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 61% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +376.5%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Summer sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +376.5%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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.
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
4
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +465.9%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +48.4%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +465.9%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.