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

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The main differences between Lamb ribs and Turkey leg

  • Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 77% higher.
  • Turkey leg has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb ribs. Lamb ribs has 12.77g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey leg has 2.06g.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, 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 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~273mg
~equal in Iron ~1.72mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg
~equal in Sodium ~74mg

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% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +471.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +343.8%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%
~equal in Protein ~19.54g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +507.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.6%
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 ribs Turkey leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 359kcal 144kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 21.12g 19.54g Lamb ribs
Fats 29.82g 6.72g Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Turkey leg
Calcium 22mg 17mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 271mg 273mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.6mg 1.72mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.115mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.49mg 3.09mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 166mg 177mg Turkey leg
Sodium 73mg 74mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 21.8µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.077mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 2.947mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 0.39µg Lamb ribs
Folate 15µg 10µg Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 12.77g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 2.06g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1.83g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.219mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg 0.861mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0.998mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg 1.537mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg 1.809mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.769mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg 1.028mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg 0.598mg Lamb ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Turkey leg
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
43%
Lamb ribs
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.