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Lamb leg vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb leg and Bockwurst?

  • Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron, yet Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% more.
  • Lamb leg has 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. While Lamb leg has 20.7µg of Selenium, Bockwurst has only 11.3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb leg is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types 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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +44.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755%
~equal in Potassium ~270mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~169mg

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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +51.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +282.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb leg Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 230kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 17.91g 14.03g Lamb leg
Fats 17.07g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 69mg 93mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 9mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 249mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.66mg 1.15mg Lamb leg
Sugar 1.33g Lamb leg
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.113mg 0.1mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 2.07mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 169mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 756mg Lamb leg
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.02mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 20.7µg 11.3µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.616mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.86µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 19µg 17µg Lamb leg
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 7.43g 10.256g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.209mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.767mg 0.613mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.677mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 1.107mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg 1.166mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.333mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.556mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.513mg Lamb leg
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Bockwurst
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%
Lamb leg
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.