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Turkey ham vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey ham and Lamb

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% more.
  • Turkey ham contains 13 times more Sodium than Lamb. Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, while Lamb contains 72mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Lamb
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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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Lamb
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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% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +278%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.4%
Contains more FatsFats +423.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +559.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Lamb Opinion
Calories 118kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 16.3g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 4g 20.94g Lamb
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 97mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 7mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 253mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 1mg 1.88mg Lamb
Sugar 1.2g 0g Lamb
Copper 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 2.1mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 289mg 188mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 38.2µg 26.4µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.1mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.25mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.2g 8.83g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Turkey ham
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.