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Lamb loin vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lamb loin and frankfurter?

  • Lamb loin is richer than frankfurter in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, choline, and copper.
  • Frankfurter's daily need coverage for sodium is 40% more.
  • Lamb loin has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than frankfurter. While lamb loin has 0.24mg of Vitamin B2, frankfurter has only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in frankfurter is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +161.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.1%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +138.2%
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.979g

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 Frankfurter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 309kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 22.55g 11.16g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 95mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 2IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 12mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 2.12mg 1.2mg Lamb loin
Sugar 0g 1.31g Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.055mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 2.03mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 152mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 992mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.02mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 24.6µg 10.3µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.018mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.043mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 2.028mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.185mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.38µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.8µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 10µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg 48.6mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 10.979g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.765g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.121mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.519mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.58mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 0.994mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.055mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.319mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.487mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.608mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.362mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Frankfurter
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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.