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Knackwurst vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Knackwurst and Lamb loin

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 43% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 15 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. While Knackwurst has 930mg of Sodium, Lamb loin has only 64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +221.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
~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% 11% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
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 EVitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 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 +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +98.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.2%
~equal in Water ~52.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 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 +32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.1%
~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.
Knackwurst Lamb loin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 307kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 11.1g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 27.7g 23.59g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 95mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 11mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 199mg 246mg Lamb loin
Iron 0.66mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.06mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.66mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 98mg 180mg Lamb loin
Sodium 930mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.11mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.02mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.1mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.11mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 2µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 55mg 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.21g 10.24g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.68g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.87g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.432mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 0.874mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.01mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.276mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.639mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.314mg 0.714mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst 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
35%
Knackwurst
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.