Lamb vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb and Chicken thigh different?
- Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 93% higher.
- Lamb contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Chicken thigh contains only 2.78g.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.3% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +130.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 294kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 24.52g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 93.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh 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 minerals?
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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.
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.