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Turkey leg vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey leg and Lamb

  • Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Turkey leg.
  • Lamb contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb contains 0.13mg.
  • Turkey leg has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
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 CopperCopper +19.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~17mg
~equal in Iron ~1.88mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg
~equal in Sodium ~72mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.4µg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
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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 WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +211.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
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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 -76.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +328.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Lamb Opinion
Calories 144kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 19.54g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 6.72g 20.94g Lamb
Cholesterol 71mg 97mg Turkey leg
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Potassium 273mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 1.72mg 1.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.142mg 0.119mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 177mg 188mg Lamb
Sodium 74mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.4µg 26.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.66mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.13mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 10µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 2.06g 8.83g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 1.51g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.861mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.998mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.537mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.809mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.557mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.028mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.598mg 0.777mg Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Lamb
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
25%
Turkey leg
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients
  2. 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.