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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +150.6%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +150.6%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +334.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +442.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +334.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +442.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.8%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 15.08g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 294kcal Lamb
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Lamb
Calcium 16mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 0.95mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 218mg 188mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 335mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.78mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.077mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 22µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.14mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 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
Folate 8µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
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
Cholesterol 127mg 97mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.078g Lamb
Saturated Fat 3.927g 8.83g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.51g 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 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.