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

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What are the main differences between Lamb leg and Turkey wing?

  • Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey wing is richer in Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Lamb leg has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey wing. Lamb leg has 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey wing has 0.05mg.
  • Turkey wing contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Contains more IronIron +31.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~240mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg
~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% 0.66% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +541%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.49g

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
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.9%

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 wing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Turkey wing Opinion
Calories 230kcal 197kcal Lamb leg
Protein 17.91g 20.22g Turkey wing
Fats 17.07g 12.32g Lamb leg
Cholesterol 69mg 70mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 14mg Turkey wing
Potassium 249mg 240mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.66mg 1.26mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.077mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 1.54mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 165mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 55mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.017mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 22.4µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.05mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.11mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 4.425mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.554mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.41mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.39µg Lamb leg
Folate 19µg 7µg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 3.28g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 4.97g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 2.86g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.217mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.767mg 0.866mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.975mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.393mg 1.531mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.582mg 1.773mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.46mg 0.551mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.78mg Turkey wing
Valine 0.967mg 1.031mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.567mg 0.585mg Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Turkey wing
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
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.