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Mutton vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mutton and Chicken neck

  • Chicken neck has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 174% more than Chicken neck.
  • Chicken neck contains 3 times less Zinc than Mutton. Mutton contains 5.93mg of Zinc, while Chicken neck contains 1.86mg.
  • Mutton has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw.

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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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +138.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.5%
Contains more IronIron +150.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.033mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 13% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1607.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.85mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +137.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +136.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -29.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +136.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Chicken neck Opinion
Calories 234kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Protein 33.43g 14.07g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 26.24g Chicken neck
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 99mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 18mg Chicken neck
Potassium 409mg 137mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.9mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Chicken neck
Zinc 5.93mg 1.86mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 112mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 64mg Chicken neck
Vitamin A 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.3mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.033mg
Selenium 38µg 12µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.047mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.191mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 3.608mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.85mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.17mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.26µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 5µg Chicken neck
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 7.27g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5.68g Chicken neck
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.137mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.545mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 0.933mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.005mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.332mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.514mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.641mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.348mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken neck
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Chicken neck
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Mutton
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.