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Lamb vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Summer sausage

  • Lamb has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 61% more than Lamb.
  • Summer sausage has 4 times less Selenium than Lamb. Lamb has 26.4µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage has 7.5µg.
  • Lamb contains less Saturated Fat.

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 Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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
6
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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.5%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +81%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +465.9%

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% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 294kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 24.52g 19.43g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 310mg 206mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Lamb
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.119mg 0.07mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.25mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 178mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1483mg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.022mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 26.4µg 7.5µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.16mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.9mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.73µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 7µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 10.47g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.15mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.54mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.62mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.1mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.16mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.36mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.56mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.69mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.47mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Summer sausage
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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.