Lamb loin vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb loin and chicken thigh
- Lamb loin has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken thigh has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B5.
- Lamb loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% more.
- Lamb loin has 4 times more saturated fat than chicken thigh. Lamb loin has 10.24g of saturated fat, while chicken thigh has 2.78g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, 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 CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +569.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.5% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +129% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.9% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.33µg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 2.78g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.38mg | 21% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 10.3g | 20% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 3.82g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 1.285mg | 13% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 28.18g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.46mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 20.5µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.79mg | 6% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 218kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 2.43g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 102mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.255mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Potassium | 246mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 7.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | 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
49%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.46g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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