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Lamb vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Knackwurst

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 3 times less Iron than Lamb. Lamb has 1.88mg of Iron, while Knackwurst has 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.8%
Contains more IronIron +184.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
~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
7
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% 11% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
~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% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.9%
Contains more FatsFats +32.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +229.3%
~equal in Water ~55.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 294kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 24.52g 11.1g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 97mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 11mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 199mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.66mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.06mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.66mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 98mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 930mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 13.5µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.734mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.32mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.18µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 55mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.21g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.138mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.432mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.639mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.874mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.01mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.276mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.501mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.639mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.314mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Knackwurst
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
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.