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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.
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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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.
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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
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.
Lamb leg Brotwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 230kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 17.91g 14.3g Lamb leg
Fats 17.07g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 69mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 249mg 281mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.66mg 1.03mg Lamb leg
Sugar 2.98g Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 2.1mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 134mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 1112mg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 20.7µg 17µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.23mg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 3.3mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.06mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.05µg Lamb leg
Folate 19µg 5µg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 9.93g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 0.6mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.61mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 1.08mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg 1.14mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.37mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.54mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg 0.68mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.44mg Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
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.

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.