Lamb vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb and turkey leg
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey leg is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B5.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 90% more than turkey leg.
- Turkey leg contains 4 times less saturated fat than lamb. Lamb contains 8.83g of saturated fat, while turkey leg contains 2.06g.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.3% |
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 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +553.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.5% |
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:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
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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
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +328.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.39µg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 2.06g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.947mg | 23% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 6.72g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 2.06g | 17% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.34mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 3.09mg | 12% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 19.54g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 144kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.211mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.83g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 177mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.72mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 310mg | 273mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 26.4µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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)