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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.
Contains more Iron +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Potassium - 240
Equal in Sodium - 55
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Potassium - 240
Equal in Sodium - 55
Equal in Selenium - 22.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +541%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 13% 26% 83% 34% 95% 6% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +541%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +38.6%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Equal in Water - 66.49
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 Fats +38.6%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Equal in Water - 66.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.9%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Protein 17.91g 20.22g Turkey wing
Fats 17.07g 12.32g Lamb leg
Calories 230kcal 197kcal Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 14mg Turkey wing
Iron 1.66mg 1.26mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 165mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 240mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 55mg Turkey wing
Zinc 3.32mg 1.54mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.077mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.017mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 22.4µg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
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
Folate 19µg 7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.39µg Lamb leg
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
Cholesterol 69mg 70mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 3.28g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 4.97g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 2.86g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
51%
Lamb leg
25%
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.