Lamb vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lamb and Polish sausage?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet Polish sausage is higher in vitamin B1.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
- Lamb has 2 times more zinc than Polish sausage. While lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, Polish sausage has only 1.93mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Polish sausage is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +160.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +402% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +412.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.4g
~equal in
Water
~55.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.01g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.7g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.98µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 1540mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.502mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.93mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.443mg | 20% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 17.7µg | 16% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 17.6g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.88mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 66mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.79g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 8.01g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.45mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 9.7g | 2% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 259kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 19.4g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.076mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.444mg | 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
52%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1468mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)