Chicken thigh vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken thigh and lamb shoulder
- Chicken thigh has more vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat; however, lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 93% more than chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh has 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb shoulder. While chicken thigh has 0.38mg of vitamin B6, lamb shoulder has only 0.12mg.
- Chicken thigh has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +672.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
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Water
~55.92g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.3% |
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 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 | 0.33µg | 2.55µg | 93% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 8.74g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.12mg | 20% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 20.24g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 4.48mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.71mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 8.3g | 11% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 22.53g | 11% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 25.4µg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.03mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1.61g | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 6.66mg | 3% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 279kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 259mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.96g)
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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