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Lamb shoulder vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb shoulder and Cervelat

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 123% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 2 times more Zinc than Cervelat. Lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of Zinc, while Cervelat contains 2.56mg.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, 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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg
~equal in Iron ~2.04mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +175.6%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Cervelat Opinion
Calories 279kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 22.53g 17.45g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 92mg 74mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 9mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 260mg Cervelat
Iron 2.03mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 4.48mg 2.56mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 111mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 1300mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 20.3µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.31mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Folate 20µg 2µg Lamb shoulder
Choline 78.9mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 8.74g 11.51g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 1.2g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Cervelat
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
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.77g)
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 - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.