Lamb leg vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lamb leg and Chicken heart?
- Lamb leg is richer in Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
- Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 200% higher.
- Lamb leg has 5 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Lamb leg has 20.7µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
- Chicken heart contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw 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.
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Potassium
+41.5%
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Sodium
-24.3%
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Selenium
+381.4%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Iron
+259%
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Zinc
+98.5%
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Copper
+206.2%
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Manganese
+345%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Potassium
+41.5%
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Sodium
-24.3%
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Selenium
+381.4%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Iron
+259%
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Zinc
+98.5%
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Copper
+206.2%
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Manganese
+345%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
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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Vitamin B3
+28.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+16.9%
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Vitamin B2
+216.5%
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Vitamin B5
+270.9%
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Vitamin B6
+140%
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Folate
+278.9%
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Vitamin B12
+191.6%
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Vitamin B3
+28.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+16.9%
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Vitamin B2
+216.5%
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Vitamin B5
+270.9%
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Vitamin B6
+140%
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Folate
+278.9%
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Vitamin B12
+191.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.2%
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Fats
+83%
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+∞%
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Water
+14.4%
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Other
+21.4%
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
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0 g
Water:
64.32 g
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0.7 g
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
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Protein
+15.2%
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Fats
+83%
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+14.4%
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+21.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+195.4%
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.7%
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
Saturated Fat:
2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.71 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+195.4%
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.71g |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 15.55g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 9.33g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.71g |
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| Calories | 230kcal | 153kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 5.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 176mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 6.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.346mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.728mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.883mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 2.559mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.36mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 72µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 7.29µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.199mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.704mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.833mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.355mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.303mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.376mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.696mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.88mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.408mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 136mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 2.66g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 2.37g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 2.71g |
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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
51%
126%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 ($)