Lamb loin vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb loin and Turkey leg different?
- Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 76% more than Turkey leg.
- Lamb loin contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey leg. Lamb loin contains 10.24g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey leg contains 2.06g.
Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types were used 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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Iron
+23.3%
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Sodium
-13.5%
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Zinc
+10.4%
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Potassium
+11%
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Copper
+19.3%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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Iron
+23.3%
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Sodium
-13.5%
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Zinc
+10.4%
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Potassium
+11%
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Copper
+19.3%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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
+29.9%
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Vitamin B2
+13.7%
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Vitamin B3
+140.9%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+466.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+67.7%
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Vitamin B6
+209.1%
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Vitamin B1
+29.9%
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Vitamin B2
+13.7%
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Vitamin B3
+140.9%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+466.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+67.7%
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Vitamin B6
+209.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+251%
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Other
+29.5%
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Water
+38.5%
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+251%
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+29.5%
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Water
+38.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+369.9%
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Saturated Fat
-79.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.83
Saturated Fat:
10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.87 g
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+369.9%
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Saturated Fat
-79.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.83
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.55g | 19.54g |
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| Fats | 23.59g | 6.72g |
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| Calories | 309kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 246mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 74mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 24.6µg | 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 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 2.947mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 1.09mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.34mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.861mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.998mg |
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| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.809mg |
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| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.557mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.769mg |
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| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.598mg |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 71mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.24g | 2.06g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.68g | 2.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.83g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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.