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Lamb loin vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb loin and knackwurst

  • Lamb loin has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 43% more than knackwurst.
  • Lamb loin has 3 times more iron than knackwurst. While lamb loin has 2.12mg of iron, knackwurst has only 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +221.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
~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% 1.5% 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% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +98.5%
~equal in Water ~55.3g

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% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~10.21g

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 Knackwurst
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Knackwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.18µg 43%
Sodium 64mg 930mg 38%
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 2.734mg 27%
Protein 22.55g 11.1g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.342mg 20%
Selenium 24.6µg 13.5µg 20%
Iron 2.12mg 0.66mg 18%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.66mg 16%
Phosphorus 180mg 98mg 12%
Cholesterol 95mg 60mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.68g 12.81g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.14mg 8%
Copper 0.119mg 0.06mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.92g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.32mg 7%
Choline 88.4mg 55mg 6%
Fats 23.59g 27.7g 6%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.17mg 5%
Folate 19µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.57mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.6µg 3%
Potassium 246mg 199mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.2g 1%
Calories 309kcal 307kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.2g N/A
Manganese 0.02mg 0.021mg 0%
Saturated fat 10.24g 10.21g 0%
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 1.754mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 1.991mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.579mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 1.217mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.314mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Knackwurst
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
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.