Lamb leg vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lamb leg and Turkey leg
- Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb leg is 88% higher.
- Turkey leg has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb leg. Lamb leg has 7.43g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey leg has 2.06g.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, 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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Sodium
-24.3%
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Selenium
+27.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.72
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Potassium - 273
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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Sodium
-24.3%
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Selenium
+27.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.72
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Potassium - 273
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+541%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+58%
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Vitamin B6
+126.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
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Vitamin B1
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+541%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+58%
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Vitamin B6
+126.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+154%
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Water
+13%
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Other
+50%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
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Fats
+154%
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Water
+13%
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+50%
Equal in Protein - 19.54
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+239.8%
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Saturated Fat
-72.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+35.6%
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+239.8%
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Saturated Fat
-72.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+35.6%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.91g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 6.72g |
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| Calories | 230kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.39µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 71mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 2.06g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.83g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
51%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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.