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

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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Lamb leg?

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% more.
  • Turkey meat has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb leg. While Turkey meat has 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb leg has only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb leg is lower.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
4
:
6
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Potassium - 249
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Potassium - 249

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 meat
Turkey meat
7
:
4
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.1%
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%
Lamb leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Protein +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +131%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32
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
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +131%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Lamb leg
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 Turkey meat Lamb leg Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 17.91g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 17.07g Lamb leg
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 230kcal Lamb leg
Calcium 14mg 9mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 170mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 249mg Lamb leg
Sodium 103mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 2.48mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.093mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 29.8µg 20.7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.23mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 6.26mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.69mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.15mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.209mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.767mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.925mg 1.393mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.582mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.46mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.729mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.749mg 0.567mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 69mg Lamb leg
Trans Fat 0.101g Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 2.155g 7.43g 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 2.647g 7g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.35g Turkey meat
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
Turkey meat Lamb leg
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
50%
Turkey meat
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.275g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg 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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.