Lamb shoulder vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between lamb shoulder and barbecue chicken?
- Lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B6.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 87% more.
- Lamb shoulder has 5 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. While lamb shoulder has 0.71mg of vitamin B5, barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +113.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +367.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +442.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.51g
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 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 | +28.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.47µg | 87% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 1.78mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 3.927g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.95mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 127mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.152mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 20.24g | 15.08g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.732mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 22µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 218mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 6.446g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 2.038g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.227mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 22.51g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 255mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.813g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.