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

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Significant differences between Lamb shoulder and Chicken neck

  • Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken neck is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 95% more than Chicken neck.
  • Chicken neck has 4 times less Folate than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder has 20µg of Folate, while Chicken neck has 5µg.
  • Chicken neck contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific 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, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Iron ~1.9mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg

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 0% 13% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +880.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-536.7%
Contains more FatsFats +29.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.99g

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.8%

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 neck
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Chicken neck Opinion
Calories 279kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Protein 22.53g 14.07g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 26.24g Chicken neck
Cholesterol 92mg 99mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Potassium 259mg 137mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 1.9mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 1.86mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 112mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 64mg Chicken neck
Vitamin A 0IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.3mg Chicken neck
Manganese 0.021mg 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 25.4µg 12µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.047mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.191mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.608mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.17mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.26µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 20µg 5µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 7.27g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 5.68g Chicken neck
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.137mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.545mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.588mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 0.933mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.005mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.332mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.514mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.641mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.348mg Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Chicken neck
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Lamb shoulder
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.47g)
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 vitamins?
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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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.