Lamb shoulder vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb shoulder and chicken meat
- Lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and copper, yet chicken meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 94% more than chicken meat.
- Lamb shoulder contains 4 times more folate than chicken meat. While lamb shoulder contains 20µg of folate, chicken meat contains only 5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.7% |
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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-474.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.3µg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 3.79g | 23% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 1.94mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.4mg | 22% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 8.487mg | 11% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 13.6g | 10% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 27.3g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.26mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 2.97g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 5.34g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 23.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 239kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.95g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)