Ground chicken vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground chicken and Lamb leg
- Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb leg is 83% higher.
- Lamb leg has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 0.538mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb leg has 0.15mg.
- Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +171.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.8% |
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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +390.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
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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:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~64.32g
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
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +43.5% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 230kcal |
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| Protein | 23.28g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 10.92g | 17.07g |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 69mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 677mg | 249mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 3.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 75mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Choline | 59mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.11g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.879g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.35g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.567mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.