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Lamb vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Vienna sausage

  • Vienna sausage has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Choline.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 64% more than Vienna sausage.
  • Vienna sausage contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb. Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Vienna sausage contains 1.613mg.
  • Lamb has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.9%
Contains more IronIron +113.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.2%

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% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg

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% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +217.1%
~equal in Fats ~19.4g

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
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.628g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Vienna sausage Opinion
Calories 294kcal 230kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 10.5g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 19.4g Lamb
Net carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 97mg 87mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 25IU Vienna sausage
Magnesium 23mg 7mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 10mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 101mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.03mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.6mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 49mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 879mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 16.9µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.087mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.107mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.613mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.35mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.02µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 4µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 43.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 7.125g Vienna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 9.628g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.29g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.109mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.357mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.557mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.797mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.791mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.265mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.425mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.573mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.273mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Vienna 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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 807mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.