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

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Important differences between Turkey breast and Lamb ribs

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

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.3%
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.8µg

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% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.63mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%
Contains more FatsFats +324.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
~equal in Protein ~21.12g
~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% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +370.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.7%

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 ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 157kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 21.89g 21.12g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 65mg 97mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 275mg 271mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.074mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 1.57mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 186mg 166mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 73mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.1mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.018mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 22.4µg 21.8µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.21mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.63mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.11mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Folate 7µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 1.91g 12.77g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.957mg 0.904mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.019mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.642mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.865mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.542mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.141mg 1.139mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.669mg Lamb ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Lamb ribs
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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.86g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.