Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

What are the main differences between lamb loin and turkey breast?

  • Lamb loin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat, yet turkey breast is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
  • Lamb loin has 5 times more saturated fat than turkey breast. Lamb loin has 10.24g of saturated fat, while turkey breast has 1.91g.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

Infographic

Lamb loin vs Turkey breast infographic
Infographic link

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% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
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 CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
~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% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.621mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 +236%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
~equal in Protein ~21.89g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 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 +263.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb loin Turkey breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Turkey breast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.42µg 75%
Saturated fat 10.24g 1.91g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.48mg 28%
Fats 23.59g 7.02g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.68g 2.66g 18%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.57mg 17%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 5.2mg 12%
Iron 2.12mg 1.2mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.115mg 10%
Cholesterol 95mg 65mg 10%
Calories 309kcal 157kcal 8%
Copper 0.119mg 0.074mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg 4%
Selenium 24.6µg 22.4µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Folate 19µg 7µg 3%
Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 1.66g 1%
Phosphorus 180mg 186mg 1%
Protein 22.55g 21.89g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.621mg 1%
Potassium 246mg 275mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 24mg 0%
Sodium 64mg 59mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.018mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.957mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.754mg 1.704mg 0%
Lysine 1.991mg 1.996mg 0%
Methionine 0.579mg 0.616mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.857mg 0%
Valine 1.217mg 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.66mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Turkey breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
49%
Lamb loin
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.