Barbecue chicken vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barbecue chicken and lamb shoulder?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B6, yet lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 87% more.
- Barbecue chicken has 5 times more sodium than lamb shoulder. While barbecue chicken has 335mg of sodium, lamb shoulder has only 65mg.
We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this article.
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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 | +19.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.5% |
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 | +59.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +367.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +442.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.53g
~equal in
Water
~55.92g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.8% |
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 | 4.48mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 8.74g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 2.03mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 65mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 92mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.71mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 15.08g | 20.24g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 6.66mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 25.4µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 183mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 8.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.61g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 279kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 22.53g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.813g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.