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Ground turkey vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground turkey and Lamb loin

  • Ground turkey has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Ground turkey's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 40% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Ground turkey. Ground turkey contains 1.193mg of Vitamin B5, while Lamb loin contains 0.65mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground turkey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +126.8%
Contains more Other +750%
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +126.8%
Contains more Other +750%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.9%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 27.37g 22.55g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 203kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 28mg 18mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 180mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 246mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.11mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.151mg 0.119mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 31.1µg 24.6µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.11mg
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 7.1mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.65mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.11mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.264mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.965mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 1.088mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.754mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.991mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.579mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.918mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 1.217mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.714mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 95mg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 2.669g 10.24g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.87g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Lamb loin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
53%
Ground turkey
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.571g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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 ($)
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.

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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.