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

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How are chicken neck and lamb loin different?

  • Chicken neck is higher in vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat; however, lamb loin is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb loin is 81% higher.
  • Chicken neck has less saturated fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
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 ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
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% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 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 FatsFats +11.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 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 -29%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +203.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.68g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Lamb loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 2.21µg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 1.87g 25%
Selenium 12µg 24.6µg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 7.1mg 22%
Protein 14.07g 22.55g 17%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Zinc 1.86mg 3.41mg 14%
Saturated fat 7.27g 10.24g 14%
Phosphorus 112mg 180mg 10%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.11mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg 4%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.24mg 4%
Fats 26.24g 23.59g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.65mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 2.12mg 3%
Potassium 137mg 246mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 10.55g 9.68g 2%
Calories 297kcal 309kcal 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.11mg 1%
Cholesterol 99mg 95mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sodium 64mg 64mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 0.545mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.588mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.933mg 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 1.005mg 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.918mg 0%
Valine 0.641mg 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.348mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck 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
21%
Chicken neck
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
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 ($)

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.