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Lamb vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Italian sausage raw different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Zinc than Italian sausage raw. Lamb contains 4.46mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage raw contains 1.79mg.
  • Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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
Lamb
8
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 24.8
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 24.8

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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +180.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +72.1%
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +228%
Equal in Water - 51.08
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +72.1%
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +228%
Equal in Water - 51.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.9%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Protein 24.52g 14.25g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Calories 294kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 17mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 1.88mg 1.18mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 142mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 253mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 731mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.79mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 26.4µg 24.8µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.168mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.51mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 18µg 8µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.91µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.114mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.563mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.52mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.956mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.083mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.346mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.477mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.572mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.411mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 8.83g 11.27g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.