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Lamb vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Chicken neck?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Chicken neck is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 95% higher.
  • Lamb has 2 times more Zinc than Chicken neck. Lamb has 4.46mg of Zinc, while Chicken neck has 1.86mg.
  • Chicken neck contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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
Lamb
6
:
4
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 1.9
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Chicken neck
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 1.9

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
Lamb
7
:
4
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +880.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Chicken neck
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +880.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Chicken neck
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
0
:
3
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.2%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Chicken neck
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chicken neck Opinion
Protein 24.52g 14.07g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 26.24g Chicken neck
Calories 294kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 17mg 18mg Chicken neck
Iron 1.88mg 1.9mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 112mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 137mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 64mg Chicken neck
Zinc 4.46mg 1.86mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 26.4µg 12µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.047mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.191mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.608mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.17mg Chicken neck
Folate 18µg 5µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.26µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.137mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.545mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.588mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.933mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.005mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.332mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.514mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.641mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.348mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 99mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 7.27g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 5.68g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Chicken neck
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
52%
Lamb
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.