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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
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% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.42µg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 1.91g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.48mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.57mg | 26% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 7.02g | 21% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 2.66g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.115mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.2mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.2mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22.4µg | 7% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 157kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 21.89g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.66g | 1% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.621mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 275mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 186mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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?
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| 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)