Lamb shoulder vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb shoulder and Italian sausage
- Lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and selenium, yet Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 52% more than Italian sausage.
- Lamb shoulder contains 2 times more zinc than Italian sausage. While lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of zinc, Italian sausage contains only 2.39mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.
- The glycemic index of lamb shoulder is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +96.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.3µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.623mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 743mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 17.108g | 22% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 2.39mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.165mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.33mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 3.518g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 57mg | 12% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 27.31g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.43mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 10.195g | 7% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 19.12g | 7% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 22µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 344kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 678mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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.