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Bratwurst vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Lamb shoulder different?

  • Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Sodium 34% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Bratwurst contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb shoulder. Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb shoulder contains 0.09mg.
  • Lamb shoulder is lower in Sodium.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were used 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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +103%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.1%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.71mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.55µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +30.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +114.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.7%
~equal in Water ~55.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.3g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.61g

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 shoulder
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 297kcal 279kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 26.34g 20.24g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 92mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 7mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 283mg 259mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 2.47mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 130mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 848mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.041mg 0.021mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.09mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.12mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.55µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.08g 8.74g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.465mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 0.81mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 0.903mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.364mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.464mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.395mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Lamb shoulder
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
48%
Bratwurst
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.66g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.