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Ground chicken vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground chicken and Lamb loin different?

  • Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 71% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. Ground chicken contains 0.538mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +72%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.4%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 23.28g 22.55g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 189kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 8mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 0.93mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 180mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 246mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.92mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.062mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.016mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 14.3µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.11mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.1mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.24mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 7.1mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.65mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.11mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 2.1µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.97mg 0.965mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.816mg 1.754mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.991mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.579mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.102mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.706mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 107mg 95mg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 0.087g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.11g 10.24g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.87g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Lamb loin
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
43%
Ground chicken
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.13g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.