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Turkey breast vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey breast and Lamb

  • Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 89% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. While Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey breast is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
2
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8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.1%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Turkey breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.1%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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.
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
2
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9
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +507.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Turkey breast
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%
Lamb
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +507.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +198.3%
Turkey breast
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +198.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
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Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51
Turkey breast
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Lamb Opinion
Protein 21.89g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 7.02g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 157kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 13mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.2mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 275mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 59mg 72mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.074mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.018mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 22.4µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.13mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.957mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.704mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.996mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.616mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.141mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.66mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 65mg 97mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 8.83g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.51g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Lamb
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
29%
Turkey breast
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 - 6.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.