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Italian sausage raw vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian sausage raw and Lamb different?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 10 times more Sodium than Lamb. Italian sausage raw contains 731mg of Sodium, while Lamb contains 72mg.

Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
3
:
8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +180.2%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +180.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +228%
Contains more Protein +72.1%
Equal in Water - 53.72
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +228%
Contains more Protein +72.1%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Protein 14.25g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 31.33g 20.94g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 0g Italian sausage raw
Calories 346kcal 294kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 17mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 1.18mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 142mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 253mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 731mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.79mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.058mg 0.022mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.1mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.563mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.956mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.083mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.346mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.572mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.411mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 76mg 97mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 8.82g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.51g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Lamb
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
39%
Italian sausage raw
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.