Ground chicken vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground chicken and lamb
- Ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and phosphorus; however, lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and copper.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than ground chicken.
- Lamb contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 0.538mg of vitamin B6, while lamb contains 0.13mg.
- Ground chicken has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +119% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.8% |
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Protein
~24.52g
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Carbs
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Other
~0.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.8% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.55µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.13mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 3.11g | 8.83g | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 4.46mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 26.4µg | 22% |
| Fats | 10.92g | 20.94g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.66mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.88mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 310mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.879g | 8.82g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 188mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Choline | 59mg | 93.7mg | 6% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 294kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.51g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 6.66mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.28g | 24.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 4.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 75mg | 72mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.97mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.014mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
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
42%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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