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Barbecue chicken vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Lamb loin?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 72% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 5 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, while Lamb loin has 64mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +123.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~246mg

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%
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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more FatsFats +56.4%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
~equal in Protein ~22.55g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.87g

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 loin
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 226kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 22.51g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 15.08g 23.59g Lamb loin
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 95mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 16mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 255mg 246mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Sugar 0.12g 0g Lamb loin
Copper 0.077mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.78mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 218mg 180mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.11mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.005mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 22µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.11mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 8µg 19µg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 0.078g Lamb loin
Choline 62.9mg 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.927g 10.24g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.87g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.657mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.549mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.75mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.565mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.935mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.592mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
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 loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.