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Chicken meat vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken meat and Lamb loin

  • Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb loin is 80% higher.
  • Chicken meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.3%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.6µg

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% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more FatsFats +73.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 -63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Lamb loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 239kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 27.3g 22.55g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 23.59g Lamb loin
Cholesterol 88mg 95mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 15mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 223mg 246mg Lamb loin
Iron 1.26mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.066mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.94mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 182mg 180mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.11mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.02mg
Selenium 23.9µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 7.1mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.65mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.11mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 65.9mg 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.79g 10.24g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.87g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.264mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.965mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.088mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.754mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.991mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.579mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.918mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 1.217mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.714mg Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Lamb loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
36%
Chicken meat
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.45g)
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 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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.