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Lamb loin vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb loin and Turkey ham

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc, however, Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 59% more than Turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham contains 9 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 10.24g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey ham contains 1.2g.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 +157.1%
Contains more Iron +112%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +55.3%
Equal in Potassium - 253
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +112%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +55.3%
Equal in Potassium - 253

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 B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +489.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +127.9%
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +489.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +127.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 22.55g 16.3g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 4g Lamb loin
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 309kcal 118kcal Lamb loin
Sugar 0g 1.2g Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 7mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 1mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 246mg 253mg Turkey ham
Sodium 64mg 909mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 2.1mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.12mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.06mg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.8µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 10.24g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 1.337g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.873g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
49%
Lamb loin
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. 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.