Duck meat vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between duck meat and lamb shoulder?
- Duck meat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin A, yet lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 94% higher.
- Lamb shoulder contains less saturated fat.
We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +33% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27% |
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 EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~55.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.74g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.55µg | 94% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 4.48mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 1.61g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.113mg | 13% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 20.24g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 8.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 6.66mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 25.4µg | 10% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 0.71mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.03mg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 22.53g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 8.74g | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 183mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 279kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 59mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
32%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)