Chicken thigh vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken thigh and Lamb ribs different?
- Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Lamb ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 79% more than Chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb ribs. Chicken thigh contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb ribs contains 0.11mg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Lamb, domestic, rib, 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 | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +575.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
21.12 g
Fats:
29.82 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
47.89 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +227.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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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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| Calories | 218kcal | 359kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 21.12g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 29.82g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.6mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 3.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 21.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 6.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 2.23µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 12.77g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 12.52g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.247mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.019mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.642mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.865mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.542mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.86mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.669mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
34%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.99g)
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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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