Lamb leg vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb leg and brotwurst?
- Lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, iron, selenium, and phosphorus, yet brotwurst is richer in vitamin B1.
- Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 46% higher.
- Lamb leg has 12 times more vitamin B5 than brotwurst. Lamb leg has 0.69mg of vitamin B5, while brotwurst has 0.06mg.
- Lamb leg contains less saturated fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link types in this comparison.
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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 | +43.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +417.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 56mg | 1112mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 3.3mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.05µg | 19% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 27.8g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 13.34g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 9.93g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 2.83g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 17µg | 7% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 14.3g | 7% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 323kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 134mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 48mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.98g | 1% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 281mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst 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 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.
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.