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

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Important differences between Lamb loin and Chicken thigh

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 78% more.
  • Lamb loin has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. Lamb loin has 10.24g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken thigh has 2.78g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 +38.5%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Equal in Potassium - 259
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% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Equal in Potassium - 259

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 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +569.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +129%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +129%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 22.55g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 23.59g 10.3g Lamb loin
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 309kcal 218kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 13mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 1.46mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 180mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 246mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 64mg 95mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 2.79mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.09mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 24.6µg 20.5µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 19µg 9µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.33µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.965mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.754mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.991mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.579mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.217mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.714mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 95mg 102mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 3.82g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.43g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Chicken thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.46g)
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.
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.