Mutton vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mutton and chicken breast
- Mutton has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, chicken breast has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mutton is 170% higher.
- Chicken breast has 5 times less zinc than mutton. Mutton has 5.93mg of zinc, while chicken breast has 1.08mg.
- Chicken breast is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 | +48.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +317.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +449.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.5% |
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 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +537.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
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Protein
~33.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.4% |
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 | 4.44µg | 0.37µg | 170% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 14.782mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 1.14mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 1.08mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 26.2µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.64mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 1.29g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.125mg | 13% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 4.71g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 1.72g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 276mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 246mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 1.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.07g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Calories | 234kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 95.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Protein | 33.43g | 33.44g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.852g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)