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Lamb vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Bockwurst different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Choline, while Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Bockwurst.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. Lamb contains 26.4µg of Selenium, while Bockwurst contains 11.3µg.
  • Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +63.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%

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.
Lamb
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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% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1426.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.8%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +226.8%
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Bockwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 294kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 24.52g 14.03g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 97mg 93mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 17mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 310mg 270mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.15mg Lamb
Sugar 0g 1.33g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.119mg 0.1mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.07mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 169mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 756mg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 26.4µg 11.3µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.233mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.616mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.86µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 18µg 17µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 46.4mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.256g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.287mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.05mg 0.613mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.677mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.107mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.333mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.556mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.767mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.513mg Lamb
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Bockwurst
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
52%
Lamb
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.