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

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Important differences between Turkey breast and Lamb ribs

  • Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
  • Turkey breast contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb ribs. Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb ribs contains 0.11mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Equal in Potassium - 271
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 21.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Equal in Potassium - 271
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 21.8

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey breast Lamb ribs
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
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
44%
Lamb ribs

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