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

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The main differences between Summer sausage and Lamb shoulder

  • Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 62% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
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 CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~183mg

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.71mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +254.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 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 +64.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 426kcal 279kcal Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 37.91g 20.24g Summer sausage
Net carbs 1.62g 0g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 0g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 92mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 81mg 18mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.26mg 2.03mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g Lamb shoulder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Copper 0.07mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 2.25mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 178mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 1483mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.032mg 0.021mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.09mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.71mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 7µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 10.47g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 8.3g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.61g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.54mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.62mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.1mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.16mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.36mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.69mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.47mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer 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
39%
Summer sausage
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.