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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 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
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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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Iron ~1.9mg

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
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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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +880.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +74.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-373.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 -17.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chicken neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.26µg 95%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 5.68g 28%
Selenium 26.4µg 12µg 26%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.86mg 24%
Protein 24.52g 14.07g 21%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.608mg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Phosphorus 188mg 112mg 11%
Fats 20.94g 26.24g 8%
Saturated fat 8.83g 7.27g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Potassium 310mg 137mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.191mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.047mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.85mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 10.55g 4%
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg 4%
Folate 18µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.17mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.3mg 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 99mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calories 294kcal 297kcal 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 17mg 18mg 0%
Iron 1.88mg 1.9mg 0%
Sodium 72mg 64mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.033mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.348mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
21%
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 richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.