Lamb loin vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb loin and chicken meat
- Lamb loin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and vitamin B2, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb loin is 80% higher.
- Lamb loin contains 3 times more saturated fat than chicken meat. Lamb loin contains 10.24g of saturated fat, while chicken meat contains 3.79g.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22% |
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 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +636.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.6% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-488.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
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Carbs
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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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.8% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.3µg | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 3.79g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.4mg | 22% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 13.6g | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 5.34g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.26mg | 11% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 27.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 8.487mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 2.97g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 65.9mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 23.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.