Chicken breast vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken breast and lamb loin different?
- Chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while lamb loin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Lamb loin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 77% more than chicken breast.
- Chicken breast contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than lamb loin. Chicken breast contains 0.64mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
- Chicken breast is lower in saturated fat.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
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 | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +497.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.8% |
| 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:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
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
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +462.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 2.21µg | 77% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 7.1mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 10.24g | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.11mg | 41% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 23.59g | 29% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 22.55g | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 3.41mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 9.68g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.12mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 180mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.24mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.119mg | 7% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 309kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.87g | 5% |
| Folate | 4µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 24.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 246mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 88.4mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.95g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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