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Lamb vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb and barbecue chicken

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B3, and choline in lamb is higher than in barbecue chicken.
  • Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 87% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Lamb contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. While lamb contains 0.66mg of vitamin B5, barbecue chicken contains only 0.152mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.
Lamb
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +97.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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.
Lamb
8
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% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +442.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.51g
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
32% 52% 16%
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 +36.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.47µg 87%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.78mg 24%
Saturated fat 8.83g 3.927g 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.95mg 12%
Sodium 72mg 335mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.152mg 10%
Cholesterol 97mg 127mg 10%
Fats 20.94g 15.08g 9%
Selenium 26.4µg 22µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 6.446g 6%
Choline 93.7mg 62.9mg 6%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.732mg 6%
Copper 0.119mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.191mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg 4%
Phosphorus 188mg 218mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.038g 4%
Protein 24.52g 22.51g 4%
Folate 18µg 8µg 3%
Calories 294kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.227mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Potassium 310mg 255mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Barbecue chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
52%
Lamb
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.