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Lamb vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lamb and turkey neck

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, choline, and potassium, while turkey neck has more vitamin B6.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 36% higher.
  • Turkey neck contains 2 times less potassium than lamb. Lamb contains 310mg of potassium, while turkey neck contains 133mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey neck is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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
6
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 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.1%
Contains more IronIron +86.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.5%
~equal in Selenium ~28.6µg

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
8
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% 1.5% 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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +246.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%
Contains more OtherOther +86.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.478g

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 neck
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Turkey neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.76µg 33%
Saturated fat 8.83g 1.647g 33%
Fats 20.94g 6.04g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.364mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 1.824g 17%
Protein 24.52g 16.51g 16%
Iron 1.88mg 1.01mg 11%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.924mg 11%
Zinc 4.46mg 3.39mg 10%
Calories 294kcal 125kcal 8%
Choline 93.7mg 54mg 7%
Sodium 72mg 233mg 7%
Cholesterol 97mg 115mg 6%
Potassium 310mg 133mg 5%
Selenium 26.4µg 28.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Phosphorus 188mg 160mg 4%
Folate 18µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.801mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.211mg 3%
Copper 0.119mg 0.142mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.12mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.478g 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.532mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Turkey neck
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
42%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.