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

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Significant differences between Chicken neck and Lamb shoulder

  • Chicken neck has more Vitamin A, however, Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 95% more than Chicken neck.
  • Chicken neck contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 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% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.7%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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% 13% 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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +880.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~55.92g
~equal in Other ~1.31g

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% 45% 9%
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 -16.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.8%

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 shoulder
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 297kcal 279kcal Chicken neck
Protein 14.07g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 26.24g 20.24g Chicken neck
Cholesterol 99mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Potassium 137mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 1.9mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 1.86mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 112mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 64mg 65mg Chicken neck
Vitamin A 216IU 0IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.14mg Chicken neck
Manganese 0.033mg 0.021mg Chicken neck
Selenium 12µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 0.71mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.12mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 5µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 7.27g 8.74g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 8.3g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 1.61g Chicken neck
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.545mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.588mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 0.933mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.005mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.332mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.641mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.348mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.