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

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Important differences between Lamb leg and Turkey breast

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 87% more.
  • Lamb leg contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. Lamb leg contains 7.43g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey breast contains 1.91g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~186mg
~equal in Sodium ~59mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +495.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.621mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +143.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.05g

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23%

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 Turkey breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lamb leg Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 230kcal 157kcal Lamb leg
Protein 17.91g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 17.07g 7.02g Lamb leg
Cholesterol 69mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 9mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 249mg 275mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.66mg 1.2mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.074mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 1.57mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 186mg Turkey breast
Sodium 56mg 59mg Lamb leg
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.018mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.058mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.115mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.2mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.621mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.42µg Lamb leg
Folate 19µg 7µg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 2.66g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.767mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.864mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.393mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.582mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.46mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.967mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.567mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg 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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.