Lamb leg vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb leg and chicken breast
- Lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb leg is 89% higher.
- Chicken breast has 6 times less saturated fat than lamb leg. Lamb leg has 7.43g of saturated fat, while chicken breast has 1.29g.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +575.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326.7% |
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:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
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Water
~60.21g
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
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +307% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.37µg | 89% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 14.782mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.64mg | 38% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 33.44g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 1.29g | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.08mg | 20% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 4.71g | 19% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 1.72g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 246mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 26.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.125mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.04mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.07g | 2% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 276mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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 - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast 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 ($)