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Lamb vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Turkey leg

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb. Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey leg contains 2.06g.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 1.72
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Sodium - 74
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 1.72
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Sodium - 74
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.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
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% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +28%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +28%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Turkey leg Opinion
Protein 24.52g 19.54g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 6.72g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 144kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Iron 1.88mg 1.72mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 177mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 273mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 74mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 3.09mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.4µg 26.4µg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.077mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.211mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.947mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 18µg 10µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.39µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.219mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.861mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.998mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.537mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.809mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.557mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.769mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.028mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.598mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 8.83g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.06g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Turkey leg
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
52%
Lamb
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.