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 IronIron | +31.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
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% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.39µg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.41mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 3.28g | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.54mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.425mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 2.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 12.32g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 4.97g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.26mg | 5% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 20.22g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.554mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 22.4µg | 3% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 197kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 240mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.773mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.031mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)