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Brotwurst vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brotwurst and Lamb leg?

  • Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 46% higher.
  • Brotwurst has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb leg. Brotwurst has 0.25mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb leg has 0.13mg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Sodium.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
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7
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +61.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +61.2%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
4
:
5
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Lamb leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
2
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Fats +62.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +417.1%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +62.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +417.1%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Water +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
1
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Lamb leg Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 17.91g Lamb leg
Fats 27.8g 17.07g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 230kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g Lamb leg
Calcium 48mg 9mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 134mg 170mg Lamb leg
Potassium 281mg 249mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 2.1mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.21mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.13mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.23mg
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.15mg Lamb leg
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.6mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.08mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.14mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.37mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.68mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.44mg 0.567mg Lamb leg
Cholesterol 63mg 69mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 7g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.35g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Lamb leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
40%
Brotwurst
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.