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Bratwurst vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bratwurst and Lamb

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Bratwurst is 34% higher.
  • Lamb has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb has 0.1mg.
  • Lamb is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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.
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Lamb
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.2%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.2%
Equal in Potassium - 310

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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55
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% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Fats +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +242.7%
Contains more Protein +101%
Equal in Water - 53.72
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 Fats +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +242.7%
Contains more Protein +101%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 26.34g 20.94g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 294kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 130mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 283mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 848mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.47mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.041mg 0.022mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.1mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.66mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.13mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.55µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.465mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.81mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.903mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.364mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.464mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.395mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 8.83g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.51g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.