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

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Differences between Turkey meat and Lamb loin

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
:
7
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +94.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Potassium - 246
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +94.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Potassium - 246

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
6
:
5
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +219.2%
Contains more Other +183.3%
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 loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +219.2%
Contains more Other +183.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.7%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 22.55g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 23.59g Lamb loin
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 14mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 1.09mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 180mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 103mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 2.48mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.093mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 29.8µg 24.6µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.24mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 7.1mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.65mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.11mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.264mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.965mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.925mg 1.754mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.991mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.579mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.902mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.749mg 0.714mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 95mg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 0.101g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 2.155g 10.24g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.87g 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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.085g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.