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Chicken neck vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken neck and Lamb?

  • Chicken neck is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 95% higher.
  • Chicken neck contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
4
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6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Chicken neck
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 1.88

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.
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
4
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +880.8%
Chicken neck
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +880.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
2
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Equal in Other - 0.82
Chicken neck
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
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0
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.2%
Chicken neck
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Lamb Opinion
Protein 14.07g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 26.24g 20.94g Chicken neck
Calories 297kcal 294kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 18mg 17mg Chicken neck
Iron 1.9mg 1.88mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 112mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 137mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 64mg 72mg Chicken neck
Zinc 1.86mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.033mg 0.022mg Chicken neck
Selenium 12µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 216IU 0IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.14mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.66mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.13mg Chicken neck
Folate 5µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.545mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.588mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.933mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.005mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.332mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.641mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.348mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 99mg 97mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 7.27g 8.83g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 8.82g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 1.51g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Chicken neck
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.