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

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The main differences between Italian sausage and Lamb loin

  • Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Italian sausage is 44% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 21 times more Vitamin D than Lamb loin. Italian sausage contains 41IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb loin contains 2IU.
  • Lamb loin contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Lamb, domestic, loin, 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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +13%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +59.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.24g

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 Lamb loin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 344kcal 309kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 27.31g 23.59g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 95mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 21mg 18mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 246mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Sugar 1.86g 0g Lamb loin
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 2.39mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 170mg 180mg Lamb loin
Sodium 743mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 22µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.11mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 3.4µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 78.2mg 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.195g 10.24g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 9.68g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.87g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.792mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.343mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.522mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.486mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.804mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.577mg 0.714mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Lamb loin
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
47%
Italian sausage
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.