Barbecue chicken vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Barbecue chicken and Lamb leg
- Barbecue chicken has more Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% more.
- Barbecue chicken contains 6 times more Sodium than Lamb leg. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, while Lamb leg contains 56mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +353.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +431.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
~equal in
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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:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.2% |
~equal in
Water
~64.32g
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
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7g
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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| Calories | 226kcal | 230kcal |
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| Protein | 22.51g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 15.08g | 17.07g |
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| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 69mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 249mg |
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| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.66mg |
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| Sugar | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 1.78mg | 3.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 218mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 335mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 62.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.927g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.446g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.35g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.567mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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