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Brotwurst vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brotwurst and lamb shoulder

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B1, while lamb shoulder has more zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 46% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 0.25mg of vitamin B1, while lamb shoulder contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb shoulder is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +97.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.4%
~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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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 EVitamin E +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +37.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +176.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.6%
~equal in Water ~55.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 65mg 46%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.48mg 22%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.55µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.66mg 21%
Protein 14.3g 22.53g 16%
Selenium 17µg 25.4µg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 2.03mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.71mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 8.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.09mg 13%
Fats 27.8g 20.24g 12%
Cholesterol 63mg 92mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.61g 8%
Phosphorus 134mg 183mg 7%
Saturated fat 9.93g 8.74g 5%
Folate 5µg 20µg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.25mg 2%
Calories 323kcal 279kcal 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.021mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg 1%
Potassium 281mg 259mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.964mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.087mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.753mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.99mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.578mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Lamb shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Brotwurst
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 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.