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Lamb loin vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb loin and Bratwurst?

  • Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% more.
  • Lamb loin has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Bratwurst. While Lamb loin has 7.1mg of Vitamin B3, Bratwurst has only 3.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bratwurst is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
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 +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +112%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 +84.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +106.6%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 309kcal 297kcal Lamb loin
Protein 22.55g 12.2g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 95mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 7mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 2.12mg 1mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 2.47mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 130mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 848mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 24.6µg 14.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.213mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 3.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 4µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 8g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 1.58g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.107mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.465mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.485mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 0.81mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 0.903mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.364mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.405mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.464mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.395mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.16g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.