Lamb leg vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb leg and chicken meat
- Lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B1, and copper; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Lamb leg covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 2 times less vitamin B1 than lamb leg. Lamb leg has 0.13mg of vitamin B1, while chicken meat has 0.063mg.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.5% |
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 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +733.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-300% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.3µg | 92% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.4mg | 19% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 27.3g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 3.79g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 8.487mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 2.97g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 23.9µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.26mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 13.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.168mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 5.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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
47%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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 - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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 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.