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

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What are the differences between Lamb ribs and Turkey meat?

  • Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% more.
  • Lamb ribs has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Turkey meat. While Lamb ribs has 2.23µg of Vitamin B12, Turkey meat has only 1.02µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey meat is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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.
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
7
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%

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.
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
4
:
7
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Lamb ribs
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Fats +303.5%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Lamb ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +303.5%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
:
1
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.119
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.119

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 meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 21.12g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 29.82g 7.39g Lamb ribs
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 359kcal 189kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 14mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.6mg 1.09mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 166mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 271mg 239mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 73mg 103mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.49mg 2.48mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.093mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.014mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 21.8µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.07mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.045mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 15µg 9µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 1.02µg Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.904mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0.796mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.865mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.542mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 1.139mg 0.902mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 97mg 109mg Lamb ribs
Trans Fat 0.101g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 12.77g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 2.647g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 2.119g Lamb ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.615g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.