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Lamb loin vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb loin and Summer sausage

  • Lamb loin has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily need of Sodium 62% more than Lamb loin.
  • Lamb loin has 3 times more Selenium than Summer sausage. While Lamb loin has 24.6µg of Selenium, Summer sausage has only 7.5µg.
  • Lamb loin has less Sodium.

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 Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
~equal in Iron ~2.26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +45%
Contains more FatsFats +60.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +241.2%

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% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.47g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 309kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 22.55g 19.43g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 95mg 89mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 246mg 206mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Lamb loin
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.119mg 0.07mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 2.25mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 178mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 1483mg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.02mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 24.6µg 7.5µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.16mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 2.9mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.13mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.73µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 7µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 10.47g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.15mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.54mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.62mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.1mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.16mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.36mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.56mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.69mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.47mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Summer sausage
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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1419mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.