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Knackwurst vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Lamb ribs different?

  • Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 44% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 13 times more Sodium than Lamb ribs. While Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, Lamb ribs contains only 73mg.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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.
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 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more IronIron +142.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +130.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.3%
~equal in Fats ~29.82g

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% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.52g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 307kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 11.1g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 27.7g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 97mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Lamb ribs
Calcium 11mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 199mg 271mg Lamb ribs
Iron 0.66mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.06mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 1.66mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 98mg 166mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 930mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.1mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.019mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 21.8µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.09mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.21mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.63mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.11mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 12.77g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 12.52g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.17g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.432mg 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 0.874mg 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.01mg 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.276mg 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 0.639mg 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.314mg 0.669mg Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Lamb ribs
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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst 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 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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.