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 for 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +207.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +169.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +307.1% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.18µg | 2.55µg | 57% |
Sodium | 930mg | 65mg | 38% |
Zinc | 1.66mg | 4.48mg | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.734mg | 6.66mg | 25% |
Protein | 11.1g | 22.53g | 23% |
Selenium | 13.5µg | 25.4µg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.342mg | 0.09mg | 21% |
Iron | 0.66mg | 2.03mg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 183mg | 12% |
Fats | 27.7g | 20.24g | 11% |
Cholesterol | 60mg | 92mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.81g | 8.3g | 11% |
Choline | 55mg | 10% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.92g | 1.61g | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 0.71mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 10.21g | 8.74g | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
Folate | 2µg | 20µg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg | 3% |
Potassium | 199mg | 259mg | 2% |
Calories | 307kcal | 279kcal | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Calcium | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
Carbs | 3.2g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.2g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.432mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.874mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.01mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.276mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.639mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats | +36.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +106.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +103% |
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Water
~55.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.92 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.4% |