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

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Differences between lamb leg and duck meat

  • Lamb leg is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, duck meat is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Lamb leg has 2 times more zinc than duck meat. While lamb leg has 3.32mg of zinc, duck meat has only 1.86mg.
  • Lamb leg has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg
~equal in Sodium ~59mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +66.1%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
~equal in Protein ~18.99g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.3µg 92%
Fats 17.07g 28.35g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 3.65g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7g 12.9g 15%
Iron 1.66mg 2.7mg 13%
Copper 0.113mg 0.227mg 13%
Zinc 3.32mg 1.86mg 13%
Saturated fat 7.43g 9.67g 10%
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 4.825mg 9%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.098mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Cholesterol 69mg 84mg 5%
Calories 230kcal 337kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.174mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Folate 19µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.269mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.7mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Phosphorus 170mg 156mg 2%
Protein 17.91g 18.99g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.18mg 2%
Potassium 249mg 204mg 1%
Selenium 20.7µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 9mg 11mg 0%
Sodium 56mg 59mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.393mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.582mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.46mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.967mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.567mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
47%
Lamb leg
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
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.

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.