Lamb leg vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lamb leg and Chicken heart?
- Lamb leg is richer in Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
- Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 200% higher.
- Lamb leg has 5 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Lamb leg has 20.7µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
- Chicken heart contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +381.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +206.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +345% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +270.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +191.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +278.9% |
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:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.4% |
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
2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.71 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +195.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 230kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 15.55g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 9.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.71g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.71g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 136mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 176mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 5.96mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.346mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 6.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.728mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.883mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 2.559mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.36mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 7.29µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 72µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 2.66g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 2.37g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 2.71g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.199mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.704mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.833mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.355mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.303mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.376mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.696mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.88mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.408mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
47%
116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)