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Lamb shoulder vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb shoulder and bratwurst different?

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus, while bratwurst is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for sodium, 34% more than lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 5 times more folate than bratwurst. Lamb shoulder contains 20µg of folate, while bratwurst contains 4µg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in saturated fat.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than lamb shoulder (0).

Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types were used 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% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
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 +103%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.2%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.67µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +114.5%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.58g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Bratwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Bratwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 65mg 848mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.38mg 24%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.11mg 22%
Protein 22.53g 12.2g 21%
Selenium 25.4µg 14.1µg 21%
Zinc 4.48mg 2.47mg 18%
Iron 2.03mg 1mg 13%
Saturated fat 8.74g 6.08g 12%
Fats 20.24g 26.34g 9%
Phosphorus 183mg 130mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.67µg 5%
Cholesterol 92mg 78mg 5%
Folate 20µg 4µg 4%
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.3g 8g 1%
Calories 279kcal 297kcal 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Potassium 259mg 283mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 7mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.69mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 1.58g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.964mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.753mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.99mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.578mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder 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
47%
Lamb shoulder
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.66g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.