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Frankfurter vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frankfurter and lamb leg

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, copper, and iron in lamb leg is higher than in frankfurter.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter contains 18 times more sodium than lamb leg. While frankfurter contains 992mg of sodium, lamb leg contains only 56mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101%
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg

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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +362.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.5%

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 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 Frankfurter Lamb leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.5µg 47%
Sodium 992mg 56mg 41%
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 6.26mg 26%
Selenium 10.3µg 20.7µg 19%
Fats 28.3g 17.07g 17%
Saturated fat 10.979g 7.43g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.23mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Protein 11.16g 17.91g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 12.048g 7g 13%
Zinc 2.03mg 3.32mg 12%
Choline 48.6mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.13mg 9%
Iron 1.2mg 1.66mg 6%
Copper 0.055mg 0.113mg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Cholesterol 55mg 69mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 1.35g 4%
Calories 316kcal 230kcal 4%
Phosphorus 152mg 170mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.15mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 23mg 3%
Potassium 316mg 249mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 10µg 19µg 2%
Carbs 3.36g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.36g 0g N/A
Calcium 12mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 1.31g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.21mg 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0.864mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 1.393mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 1.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.46mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.729mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 0.967mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 0.567mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter Lamb leg
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
25%
Frankfurter
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.549g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter 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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.