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Lamb ribs vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb ribs and Turkey breast

  • Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
  • Lamb ribs contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. Lamb ribs contains 12.77g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey breast contains 1.91g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Potassium - 275
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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +324.8%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Equal in Protein - 21.89
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +324.8%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Equal in Protein - 21.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Turkey breast Opinion
Protein 21.12g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 29.82g 7.02g Lamb ribs
Calories 359kcal 157kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 13mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.6mg 1.2mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 166mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 271mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 73mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 3.49mg 1.57mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.074mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 21.8µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.1mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 5.2mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.621mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 15µg 7µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 0.42µg Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.242mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.019mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.642mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.865mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.542mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.857mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.669mg 0.66mg Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 12.77g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 2.66g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1.66g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Turkey breast
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
46%
Lamb ribs
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.86g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs 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.

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.