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

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What are the differences between lamb leg and turkey meat?

  • Lamb leg is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% more.
  • Lamb leg has 3 times more saturated fat than turkey meat. While lamb leg has 7.43g of saturated fat, turkey meat has only 2.155g.

We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more IronIron +52.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
~equal in Potassium ~239mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +131%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57%

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 meat
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.02µg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.616mg 36%
Saturated fat 7.43g 2.155g 24%
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 9.573mg 21%
Protein 17.91g 28.55g 21%
Selenium 20.7µg 29.8µg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Fats 17.07g 7.39g 15%
Cholesterol 69mg 109mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7g 2.647g 11%
Zinc 3.32mg 2.48mg 8%
Phosphorus 170mg 223mg 8%
Iron 1.66mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.045mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 2.119g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.948mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.281mg 4%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Calories 230kcal 189kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Sodium 56mg 103mg 2%
Copper 0.113mg 0.093mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 9mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Potassium 249mg 239mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.393mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.582mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.46mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.967mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.567mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Lamb leg
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.275g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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 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.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.