Mutton vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mutton and chicken meat
- Mutton has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3.
- Mutton covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 173% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 4 times less iron than mutton. Mutton has 4.76mg of iron, while chicken meat has 1.26mg.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +277.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
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 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1380% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.8% |
| 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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-500% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.1% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 0.3µg | 173% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 1.26mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 1.94mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 23.9µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 2.97g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 182mg | 13% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 27.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 8.487mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 3.79g | 6% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 65.9mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 223mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 13.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 5.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calories | 234kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 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
75%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)