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Lamb shoulder vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb shoulder and Braunschweiger

  • Lamb shoulder has more Zinc, however, Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 731% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Braunschweiger has 2 times less Zinc than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder has 4.48mg of Zinc, while Braunschweiger has 2.81mg.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more IronIron +451.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~168mg

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% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +687.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more FatsFats +40.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +151.9%
~equal in Water ~50.6g

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.307g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 279kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 22.53g 14.5g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 92mg 180mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 9mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 199mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.113mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 4.48mg 2.81mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 168mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 977mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.021mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 25.4µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 20µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 8.74g 9.307g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.145mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.534mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.484mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.032mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 0.909mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.311mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.553mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.616mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.32mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Braunschweiger
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
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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 - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.