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Bockwurst vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bockwurst and Lamb leg?

  • Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% more.
  • Bockwurst has 14 times more Sodium than Lamb leg. While Bockwurst has 756mg of Sodium, Lamb leg has only 56mg.

We used Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755%
Contains more IronIron +44.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.2%
~equal in Potassium ~249mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +282.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 301kcal 230kcal Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 17.91g Lamb leg
Fats 25.87g 17.07g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 0g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 0g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 69mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 9mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 249mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.15mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Sugar 1.33g Lamb leg
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Zinc 2.07mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 169mg 170mg Lamb leg
Sodium 756mg 56mg Lamb leg
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.21mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.02mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.13mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.23mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.69mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.15mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 19µg Lamb leg
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 7g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 1.35g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.209mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.107mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.166mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.333mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.767mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.513mg 0.567mg Lamb leg
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Lamb leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Bockwurst
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.