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

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The main differences between Ground chicken and Lamb ribs

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 72% higher.
  • Lamb ribs has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 0.538mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb ribs has 0.11mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Lamb, domestic, rib, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Potassium +149.8%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +72%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +52.4%
Equal in Sodium - 73
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 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Potassium +149.8%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +72%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +52.4%
Equal in Sodium - 73

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 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.75
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% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Fats +173.1%
Contains more Other +33%
Equal in Protein - 21.12
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Fats +173.1%
Contains more Other +33%
Equal in Protein - 21.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.17
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.17

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 23.28g 21.12g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Calories 189kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 8mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Iron 0.93mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 166mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 271mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 1.92mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.062mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 14.3µg 21.8µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.1mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.09mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.21mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 6.75mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.63mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.11mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.97mg 0.904mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.019mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.642mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.865mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.542mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.86mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.706mg 0.669mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 97mg Lamb ribs
Trans Fat 0.087g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 3.11g 12.77g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.17g Lamb ribs
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 ribs
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
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.