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Knackwurst vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Knackwurst and Lamb shoulder

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb shoulder is 57% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 14 times more Sodium than Lamb shoulder. Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder contains 65mg.

Food types used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
0
:
9
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +207.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +207.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021

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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
5
:
5
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Knackwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Lamb shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Protein +103%
Equal in Water - 55.92
Knackwurst
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
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Protein +103%
Equal in Water - 55.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Lamb shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 27.7g 20.24g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 279kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 0.66mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 98mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 199mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 930mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 1.66mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.06mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.021mg
Selenium 13.5µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.09mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.12mg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.432mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 0.874mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.01mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.276mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.639mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.314mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 60mg 92mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 8.3g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.61g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Lamb shoulder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.