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Lamb vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Turkey breast

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 89% more than Turkey breast.
  • Lamb contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Turkey breast contains only 1.91g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Turkey, all classes, breast, 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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~186mg

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.
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 0.36% 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 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.621mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more FatsFats +198.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +231.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.66g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 294kcal 157kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 21.89g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 7.02g Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 65mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 17mg 13mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 275mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.2mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.074mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.57mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 186mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.018mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 22.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.115mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.2mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.621mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.42µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 7µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.66g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.242mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.957mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.099mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.704mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.996mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.616mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.857mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.141mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.66mg Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Turkey breast
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
52%
Lamb
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.