Chicken breast vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken breast and lamb leg
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb leg is 89% higher.
- Lamb leg has 4 times less vitamin B6 than chicken breast. Chicken breast has 0.64mg of vitamin B6, while lamb leg has 0.15mg.
- Lamb leg is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +575.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.4% |
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Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 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 | -82.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +307% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 2.5µg | 89% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 6.26mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.15mg | 38% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 17.91g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 7.43g | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 3.32mg | 20% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 17.07g | 19% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 7g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 20.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 69mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Folate | 4µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.35g | 2% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 230kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)