Lamb loin vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb loin and barbecue chicken?
- Lamb loin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B6 and phosphorus.
- Lamb loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 72% higher.
- Lamb loin has 4 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. Lamb loin has 0.65mg of vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin 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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +123.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +54.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +370.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +40.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +318.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.47µg | 73% |
Saturated fat | 10.24g | 3.927g | 29% |
Iron | 2.12mg | 0.95mg | 15% |
Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.78mg | 15% |
Fats | 23.59g | 15.08g | 13% |
Sodium | 64mg | 335mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 95mg | 127mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 5.732mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 6.446g | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
Selenium | 24.6µg | 22µg | 5% |
Choline | 88.4mg | 62.9mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.119mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 180mg | 218mg | 5% |
Calories | 309kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 2.038g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Protein | 22.55g | 22.51g | 0% |
Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
Potassium | 246mg | 255mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.217mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats | +56.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +54.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.038g