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Turkey breast vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Lamb loin?

  • Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin has 0.11mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.6µg

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.
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%
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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.65mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +236%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.55g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +263.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 157kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 21.89g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 7.02g 23.59g Lamb loin
Cholesterol 65mg 95mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 275mg 246mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.074mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.57mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 186mg 180mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 64mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.018mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 22.4µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.11mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 7µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 1.91g 10.24g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.87g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.957mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.088mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.996mg 1.991mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.579mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.141mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.66mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Lamb loin
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
27%
Turkey breast
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.