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Polish sausage vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Polish sausage and Lamb shoulder

  • Polish sausage has more Vitamin B1, while Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 24 times less Sodium than Polish sausage. Polish sausage contains 1540mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder contains 65mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +130.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.5%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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.
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% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
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% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +220.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
~equal in Fats ~20.24g
~equal in Water ~55.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.74g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 259kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 17.6g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 19.4g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 92mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 12mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 237mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 0.88mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.09mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 1.93mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 136mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 1540mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.049mg 0.021mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.12mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 2µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.01g 8.74g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 8.3g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.591mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.611mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.076mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.11mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.379mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.679mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.444mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Lamb shoulder
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
32%
Polish sausage
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.