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

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What are the main differences between Lamb loin and Barbecue chicken?

  • Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 72% higher.
  • Lamb loin has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. Lamb loin has 0.65mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
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2
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +123.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +91.6%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 255
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Barbecue chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +123.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +91.6%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 255

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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
8
:
3
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Lamb loin
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%
Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
3
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2
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Fats +56.4%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Barbecue chicken
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +56.4%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17%
Equal in Protein - 22.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
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2
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.038
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Barbecue chicken
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.038

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.55g 22.51g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 15.08g Lamb loin
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 309kcal 226kcal Lamb loin
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 16mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 0.95mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 246mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 64mg 335mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 1.78mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.077mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.005mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 22µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.227mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 5.732mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.152mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 19µg 8µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.47µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.173mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.657mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.853mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.549mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.75mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.565mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.69mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.935mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.592mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 127mg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 0.078g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 6.446g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Barbecue chicken
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
49%
Lamb loin
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.