Lamb loin vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb loin and Italian sausage
- Lamb loin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron, yet Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Italian sausage is 44% higher.
- Lamb loin contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than Italian sausage. Lamb loin contains 7.1mg of vitamin B3, while Italian sausage contains 4.165mg.
- Italian sausage contains less cholesterol.
- Lamb loin has a lower glycemic index than Italian sausage.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.6% |
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 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +523% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.623mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 1.3µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 17.108g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 4.165mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.33mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 57mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 3.518g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.43mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.39mg | 9% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 19.12g | 7% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 27.31g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 78.2mg | 2% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 344kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 3.4µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 10.195g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~10.195g
