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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
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% |
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Protein
~22.51g
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Other
~0.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 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 | +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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.3)