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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 for 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% 6.7% 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% 1.5% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.55µg 87%
Zinc 1.78mg 4.46mg 24%
Saturated fat 3.927g 8.83g 22%
Iron 0.95mg 1.88mg 12%
Sodium 335mg 72mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.66mg 10%
Cholesterol 127mg 97mg 10%
Fats 15.08g 20.94g 9%
Selenium 22µg 26.4µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 8.82g 6%
Choline 62.9mg 93.7mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 6.66mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.119mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg 4%
Phosphorus 218mg 188mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.51g 4%
Protein 22.51g 24.52g 4%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Calories 226kcal 294kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 255mg 310mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.777mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.