Ground chicken vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground chicken and lamb shoulder different?
- Ground chicken is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and phosphorus; however, lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb shoulder is 85% higher.
- Ground chicken contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than lamb shoulder. While ground chicken contains 0.538mg of vitamin B6, lamb shoulder contains only 0.12mg.
- Ground chicken has less saturated fat.
Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.6% |
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 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +348.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
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Protein
~22.53g
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Carbs
~0g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.1% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 2.55µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.12mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 3.11g | 8.74g | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 4.48mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 25.4µg | 20% |
| Fats | 10.92g | 20.24g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 2.03mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 259mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.71mg | 12% |
| Choline | 59mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.879g | 8.3g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 183mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 279kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 92mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 6.66mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.61g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 23.28g | 22.53g | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.014mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.63g)
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.