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

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How are Lamb loin and Ground chicken different?

  • Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Copper, while Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 71% more than Ground chicken.
  • Lamb loin contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Ground chicken. Lamb loin contains 10.24g of Saturated Fat, while Ground chicken contains 3.11g.

Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types were used in this article.

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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 +125%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
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 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%

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 Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.107
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.107

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.28
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%

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 Ground chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 Ground chicken Opinion
Protein 22.55g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 23.59g 10.92g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 189kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 8mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 0.93mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 180mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 246mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 64mg 75mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 1.92mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.062mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.016mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 14.3µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 19µg 2µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.51µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.1µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.196mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.06mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.991mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.579mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.912mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 1.102mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.706mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 107mg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 0.087g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 4.879g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Ground chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.13g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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 ($)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.