Lamb vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lamb and brotwurst?
- Lamb is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, and phosphorus, yet brotwurst is higher in vitamin B1.
- Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 45% more.
- Lamb has 11 times more vitamin B5 than brotwurst. While lamb has 0.66mg of vitamin B5, brotwurst has only 0.06mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in brotwurst is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +341.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 72mg | 1112mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.05µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.1mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.3mg | 21% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 14.3g | 20% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 17µg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.03mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 13.34g | 11% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 27.8g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 2.83g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 134mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 9.93g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 48mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 323kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 281mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.98g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.44mg | 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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37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1040mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.3)