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

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The main differences between lamb loin and turkey neck

  • Lamb loin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, and choline, yet turkey neck is richer in vitamin B6 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for lamb loin is 43% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 2 times more iron than turkey neck. Lamb loin contains 2.12mg of iron, while turkey neck contains 1.01mg.
  • Turkey neck contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw.

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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% 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 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85%
Contains more IronIron +109.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.3%
~equal in Zinc ~3.39mg

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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg

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
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +290.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
~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
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +430.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Turkey neck DV% diff.
Saturated fat 10.24g 1.647g 39%
Fats 23.59g 6.04g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.68g 1.824g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.364mg 20%
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.76µg 19%
Iron 2.12mg 1.01mg 14%
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.924mg 14%
Protein 22.55g 16.51g 12%
Calories 309kcal 125kcal 9%
Selenium 24.6µg 28.6µg 7%
Sodium 64mg 233mg 7%
Cholesterol 95mg 115mg 7%
Choline 88.4mg 54mg 6%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.051mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 1.478g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.801mg 3%
Phosphorus 180mg 160mg 3%
Copper 0.119mg 0.142mg 3%
Potassium 246mg 133mg 3%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.211mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU 1%
Zinc 3.41mg 3.39mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.754mg 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 1.991mg 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.579mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.532mg 0%
Valine 1.217mg 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Turkey neck
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
49%
Lamb loin
42%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.593g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.