Duck meat vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between duck meat and lamb leg
- Duck meat is higher in iron, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin A; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
- Lamb leg has less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +733.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
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Protein
~17.91g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +170.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.5µg | 92% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 17.07g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 1.35g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 7g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.66mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.113mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.32mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 7.43g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 6.26mg | 9% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 0.69mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 230kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 17.91g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 20.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.