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Lamb loin vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb loin and Chicken heart

  • Lamb loin has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 212% more than Lamb loin.
  • Chicken heart has 6 times less Selenium than Lamb loin. Lamb loin has 24.6µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Selenium +472.1%
Contains more Iron +181.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +190.8%
Contains more Manganese +345%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Selenium +472.1%
Contains more Iron +181.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +190.8%
Contains more 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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.3%
Contains more Folate +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.3%
Contains more Folate +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +152.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.1%
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +152.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.9%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.9%

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 Chicken heart
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Lamb loin Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 22.55g 15.55g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 9.33g Lamb loin
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 309kcal 153kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 12mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 177mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 176mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 74mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.119mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.02mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 24.6µg 4.3µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.883mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 19µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.199mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.704mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.833mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.355mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.303mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.376mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.696mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.88mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.408mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 136mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 2.37g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
49%
Lamb loin
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.58g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart 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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.