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

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Important differences between Lamb leg and Chicken wing

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Chicken wing is richer in Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 94% more.
  • Lamb leg contains 2 times more Zinc than Chicken wing. Lamb leg contains 3.32mg of Zinc, while Chicken wing contains 1.38mg.
  • Chicken wing contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 Iron +28.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +140.6%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +140.6%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%

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 B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67.1%
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.6%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb leg Chicken wing
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 Lamb leg Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 17.91g 19.87g Chicken wing
Fats 17.07g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 230kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 9mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.66mg 1.29mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 121mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 138mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 320mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 1.38mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.063mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 20.7µg 25.7µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.106mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.152mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.265mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 19µg 18µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.25µg Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.219mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.767mg 0.795mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.941mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.393mg 1.421mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.582mg 1.474mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.499mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.785mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.967mg 0.953mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.547mg Lamb leg
Cholesterol 69mg 79mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 5.83g 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 7g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Chicken wing
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
51%
Lamb leg
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.6g)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.