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Barbecue chicken vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Lamb

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Choline in Lamb is higher than in Barbecue chicken.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 87% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 5 times more Sodium than Lamb. While Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, Lamb contains only 72mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +97.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Lamb
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +442.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g
~equal in Other ~0.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Lamb Opinion
Calories 226kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 22.51g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 15.08g 20.94g Lamb
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 97mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 16mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 255mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 0.95mg 1.88mg Lamb
Sugar 0.12g 0g Lamb
Copper 0.077mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 1.78mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 218mg 188mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.14mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 22µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.13mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 8µg 18µg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.078g Lamb
Choline 62.9mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 3.927g 8.83g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.51g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.657mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.549mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.75mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.565mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.935mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.592mg 0.777mg Lamb
Fructose 0.04g 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
Barbecue chicken Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.