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Lamb vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and frankfurter

  • Frankfurter contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, and choline than lamb.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 49% higher.
  • Frankfurter has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than lamb. Lamb has 0.25mg of Vitamin B2, while frankfurter has 0.043mg.
  • Frankfurter is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.3%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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 0% 0% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.7%
Contains more FatsFats +35.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +295.1%
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 294kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 24.52g 11.16g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 97mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 2IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 12mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.88mg 1.2mg Lamb
Sugar 0g 1.31g Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.055mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.03mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 152mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 992mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 10.3µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.018mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.043mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.028mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.185mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.38µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.8µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 10µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 48.6mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.979g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.765g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.121mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.519mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.58mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.994mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.055mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.319mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.487mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.608mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.362mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Frankfurter
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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.