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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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.26µg 174%
Selenium 38µg 12µg 47%
Protein 33.43g 14.07g 39%
Zinc 5.93mg 1.86mg 37%
Iron 4.76mg 1.9mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5.68g 32%
Fats 11.09g 26.24g 23%
Phosphorus 272mg 112mg 23%
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 3.608mg 18%
Choline 100.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.17mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.459g 10.55g 15%
Saturated fat 5.142g 7.27g 10%
Potassium 409mg 137mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.191mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Magnesium 31mg 13mg 4%
Sodium 135mg 64mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.3mg 3%
Cholesterol 109mg 99mg 3%
Calories 234kcal 297kcal 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg 2%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.85mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.047mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 0.08g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.08g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.033mg 0.033mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 1.403mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 2.764mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 2.999mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.918mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 1.678mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.975mg 0.348mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A

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.