Lamb leg vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb leg and barbecue chicken
- Lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B1; however, barbecue chicken is richer in phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% more.
- Lamb leg contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. Lamb leg contains 0.69mg of vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken contains 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 | +74.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +353.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +431.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.446g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.47µg | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 127mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 3.927g | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.78mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.152mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 17.91g | 22.51g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 0.95mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 218mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 2.038g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.191mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 15.08g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 5.732mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 6.446g | 1% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 255mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
47%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.503g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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