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Turkey ham vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey ham and mutton

  • Turkey ham is higher in vitamin B1; however, mutton is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 152% higher.
  • Turkey ham has 7 times more sodium than mutton. While turkey ham has 909mg of sodium, mutton has only 135mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +376%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~272mg
~equal in Selenium ~38µg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +455%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3775%
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +121.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.1%
Contains more FatsFats +177.3%

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
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +233.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.814g

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 Mutton
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Mutton DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 4.44µg 152%
Iron 1mg 4.76mg 47%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.93mg 35%
Sodium 909mg 135mg 34%
Protein 16.3g 33.43g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.377mg 24%
Choline 100.6mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.2g 5.142g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 18%
Cholesterol 64mg 109mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 6.52mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.06mg 14%
Fats 4g 11.09g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 4.459g 8%
Copper 0.062mg 7%
Calories 118kcal 234kcal 6%
Potassium 253mg 409mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 2%
Phosphorus 289mg 272mg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.08g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.08g N/A
Calcium 7mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Selenium 38.2µg 38µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.814g 0%
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0%
Threonine 1.403mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0%
Leucine 2.764mg 0%
Lysine 2.999mg 0%
Methionine 0.918mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0%
Valine 1.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.975mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Mutton
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.