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Chicken wing vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken wing and Lamb

  • Chicken wing has more Vitamin B6, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 96% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 4 times more Sodium than Lamb. While Chicken wing contains 320mg of Sodium, Lamb contains only 72mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.2%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.2%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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.
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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Equal in Folate - 18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
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 B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Equal in Fats - 20.94
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Equal in Fats - 20.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 21.81g 20.94g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 294kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 17mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 121mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 138mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 320mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.38mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.063mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.06mg 0.022mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.1mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.66mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 18µg
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.795mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.421mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.474mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.499mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.953mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.547mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 79mg 97mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 8.83g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 8.82g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.51g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Chicken wing
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.