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Lamb vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Chicken wing

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper, while Chicken wing has more Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 96% more than Chicken wing.
  • Lamb contains 3 times more Zinc than Chicken wing. While Lamb contains 4.46mg of Zinc, Chicken wing contains only 1.38mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken wing is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.2%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Equal in Selenium - 25.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.2%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Equal in Selenium - 25.7

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.106
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.106
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.81
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +23.4%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.96
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chicken wing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.64g Chicken wing
Protein 24.52g 19.87g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 21.81g Chicken wing
Carbs 0g 10.94g Chicken wing
Calories 294kcal 324kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wing
Calcium 17mg 20mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.88mg 1.29mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 121mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 138mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 320mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.38mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.063mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 26.4µg 25.7µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.106mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.152mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.265mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.3mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 18µg
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.25µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.219mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.795mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.941mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.421mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.474mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.499mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.785mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.953mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.547mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 79mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 8.83g 5.83g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.96g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 5.07g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
38%
Chicken wing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.