Lamb ribs vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb ribs and chicken thigh different?
- Lamb ribs is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and monounsaturated fat, while chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B5.
- Lamb ribs covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 79% more than chicken thigh.
- Lamb ribs contains 5 times more saturated fat than chicken thigh. Lamb ribs contains 12.77g of saturated fat, while chicken thigh contains 2.78g.
Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types were used in this article.
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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 | +69.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +575.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.12 g
Fats:
29.82 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
47.89 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.77 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.17 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 | +227.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.23µg | 0.33µg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 12.77g | 2.78g | 45% |
| Fats | 29.82g | 10.3g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.52g | 3.82g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.38mg | 21% |
| Protein | 21.12g | 28.18g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.63mg | 1.285mg | 13% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 218kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.49mg | 2.79mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 199mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.255mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.17g | 2.43g | 2% |
| Selenium | 21.8µg | 20.5µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.75mg | 7.12mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 102mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.019mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.642mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.865mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.542mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.86mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.669mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 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
43%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.99g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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