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Lamb vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Turmeric

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 860% more than Lamb.
  • Turmeric has less Saturated Fat.

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 Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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
Lamb
1
:
9
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Selenium +325.8%
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +2825.5%
Contains more Magnesium +804.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains more Potassium +571%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +992.4%
Contains more Manganese +89900%
Equal in Zinc - 4.5
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Selenium +325.8%
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +2825.5%
Contains more Magnesium +804.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains more Potassium +571%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +992.4%
Contains more Manganese +89900%
Equal in Zinc - 4.5

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
Lamb
7
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3064.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.3%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3064.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Protein +153.3%
Contains more Fats +544.3%
Contains more Water +318.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +763.4%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +153.3%
Contains more Fats +544.3%
Contains more Water +318.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +763.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1864.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1864.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 0g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 24.52g 9.68g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 3.25g Lamb
Carbs 0g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 294kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0g 3.21g Lamb
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 17mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 1.88mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 23mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 188mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 310mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 72mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.46mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.119mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.022mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 26.4µg 6.2µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.15mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.35mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.542mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.107mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.17mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.33mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.47mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.81mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.38mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.14mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.53mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.66mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.15mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.449g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.756g Lamb
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.992g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.