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Frankfurter vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between frankfurter and lamb

  • Frankfurter contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, and choline than lamb.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 49% higher.
  • Lamb has 14 times less Sodium than frankfurter. Frankfurter has 992mg of Sodium, while lamb has 72mg.
  • Lamb is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.3%
~equal in Potassium ~310mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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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% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +35.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +295.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.7%
~equal in Water ~53.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Lamb Opinion
Calories 316kcal 294kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 28.3g 20.94g Frankfurter
Net carbs 3.36g 0g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 0g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 97mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU 2IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 12mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 316mg 310mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.2mg 1.88mg Lamb
Sugar 1.31g 0g Lamb
Copper 0.055mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 2.03mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 152mg 188mg Lamb
Sodium 992mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.14mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 10.3µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.13mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 10µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 48.6mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 10.979g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 8.82g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.519mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.994mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.055mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.319mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.608mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.362mg 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter Lamb
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
26%
Frankfurter
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.