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Lamb leg vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb leg and bratwurst

  • Lamb leg has more vitamin B3, selenium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus, while bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for sodium, 34% more than lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg contains 5 times more folate than bratwurst. While lamb leg contains 19µg of folate, bratwurst contains only 4µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bratwurst is lower.
  • Lamb leg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb leg is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +66%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.67µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +54.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +301.4%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17%

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 Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Bratwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 56mg 848mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.38mg 21%
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 3.11mg 20%
Fats 17.07g 26.34g 14%
Selenium 20.7µg 14.1µg 12%
Protein 17.91g 12.2g 11%
Zinc 3.32mg 2.47mg 8%
Iron 1.66mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.67µg 7%
Saturated fat 7.43g 6.08g 6%
Phosphorus 170mg 130mg 6%
Folate 19µg 4µg 4%
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.2mg 4%
Cholesterol 69mg 78mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7g 8g 3%
Calories 230kcal 297kcal 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 1.58g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.213mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 249mg 283mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Calcium 9mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.69mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.393mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.582mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.46mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.967mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.567mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.35g)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.