Lamb leg vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lamb leg and Turkey breast
- Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 87% more.
- Lamb leg contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. Lamb leg contains 7.43g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey breast contains 1.91g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, 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.
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Iron
+38.3%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Copper
+52.7%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Calcium
+44.4%
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Potassium
+10.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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Iron
+38.3%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Copper
+52.7%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Calcium
+44.4%
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Potassium
+10.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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 B1
+124.1%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+20.4%
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Vitamin B5
+11.1%
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Folate
+171.4%
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Vitamin B12
+495.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+220%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
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Vitamin B1
+124.1%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+20.4%
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Vitamin B5
+11.1%
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Folate
+171.4%
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Vitamin B12
+495.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+220%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+143.2%
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Protein
+22.2%
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Other
+48.6%
Equal in Water - 70.05
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
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0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
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Fats
+143.2%
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Protein
+22.2%
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+48.6%
Equal in Water - 70.05
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+163.2%
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Saturated Fat
-74.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23%
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+163.2%
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Saturated Fat
-74.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.91g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 7.02g |
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| Calories | 230kcal | 157kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 186mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 59mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.074mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.48mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.42µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.66mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 1.91g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.66g |
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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
51%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.