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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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% |
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Protein
~24.52g
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Other
~0.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.3)