Lamb shoulder vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb shoulder and turkey ham?
- Lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron, yet turkey ham is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
- Lamb shoulder has 7 times more saturated fat than turkey ham. Lamb shoulder has 8.74g of saturated fat, while turkey ham has 1.2g.
We used Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +218.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +406% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +520.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.8µg | 73% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 909mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 1.2g | 34% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 4g | 25% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 38.2µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 2.1mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 1.337g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.12mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 289mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 16.3g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 118kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.873g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 259mg | 253mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0% |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
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.