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Chicken wing vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken wing and Lamb shoulder?

  • Chicken wing is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 96% more.
  • Chicken wing has 5 times more Sodium than Lamb shoulder. While Chicken wing has 320mg of Sodium, Lamb shoulder has only 65mg.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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 wing
Chicken wing
3
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7
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +224.6%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Chicken wing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +224.6%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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.
Chicken wing
Chicken wing
3
:
5
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
Chicken wing
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%
Lamb shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken wing
Chicken wing
2
:
3
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Fats - 20.24
Chicken wing
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Other +12%
Equal in Fats - 20.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken wing
Chicken wing
3
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0
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3
Chicken wing
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3

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 shoulder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Lamb shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 21.81g 20.24g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 279kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 18mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 121mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 138mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 320mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 1.38mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.063mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.06mg 0.021mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 25.4µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.09mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.71mg
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.12mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.795mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.941mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.421mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.474mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.499mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.953mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.547mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 79mg 92mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 8.74g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 8.3g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.61g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Lamb shoulder
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.