Ground turkey vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ground turkey and Lamb leg?
- Ground turkey is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% more.
- Ground turkey has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb leg. While Ground turkey has 0.633mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb leg has only 0.15mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb leg is lower.
We used Ground turkey, cooked and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types 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.
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Calcium
+211.1%
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Magnesium
+30.4%
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Phosphorus
+49.4%
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Potassium
+18.1%
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Copper
+33.6%
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Selenium
+50.2%
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Sodium
-28.2%
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Manganese
+81.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.66
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
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Calcium
+211.1%
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Magnesium
+30.4%
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Phosphorus
+49.4%
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Potassium
+18.1%
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Copper
+33.6%
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Selenium
+50.2%
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Sodium
-28.2%
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Manganese
+81.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.66
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+39.4%
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Vitamin B5
+72.9%
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Vitamin B6
+322%
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Vitamin E
+90.9%
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Vitamin B1
+68.8%
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Folate
+171.4%
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Vitamin B12
+86.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+39.4%
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Vitamin B5
+72.9%
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Vitamin B6
+322%
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Vitamin E
+90.9%
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Vitamin B1
+68.8%
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Folate
+171.4%
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Vitamin B12
+86.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+52.8%
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Fats
+64.1%
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+337.5%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
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0.16 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
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0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
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Protein
+52.8%
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Fats
+64.1%
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+337.5%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.917 g
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
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Saturated Fat
-64.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.4%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.37g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 10.4g | 17.07g |
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| Calories | 203kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 294mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 3.11mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 31.1µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 79IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 24µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 1.258mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 2.262mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.452mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.27mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 69mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.669g | 7.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.458g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 1.35g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
53%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.