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Lamb shoulder vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb shoulder and Chicken heart

  • Lamb shoulder has more Selenium, while Chicken heart has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 198% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 6 times less Selenium than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder contains 25.4µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken heart is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +490.7%
Contains more IronIron +193.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +323.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more FatsFats +116.9%
Contains more OtherOther +54.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Chicken heart
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Chicken heart Opinion
Calories 279kcal 153kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 22.53g 15.55g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 9.33g Lamb shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Cholesterol 92mg 136mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 12mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 176mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.113mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Zinc 4.48mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 183mg 177mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 74mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 25.4µg 4.3µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.883mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Folate 20µg 72µg Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 8.74g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 2.37g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 2.71g Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.199mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.704mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.833mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.355mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.303mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.376mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.696mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.88mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.408mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
47%
Lamb shoulder
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.