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Turkey ham vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey ham and Lamb shoulder?

  • Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Turkey ham has 14 times more Sodium than Lamb shoulder. Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder has 65mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +103%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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%
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% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +136.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +406%

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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +520.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 118kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 16.3g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 4g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 92mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 7mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 253mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 1mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Sugar 1.2g Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 2.1mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 289mg 183mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 38.2µg 25.4µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.09mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.25mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.12mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 1.2g 8.74g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.