Turkey leg vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turkey leg and Lamb leg
- Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb leg is 88% higher.
- Lamb leg has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey leg. Turkey leg has 0.34mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb leg has 0.15mg.
- Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Selenium
+27.5%
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less
Sodium
-24.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.66
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Selenium
+27.5%
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Sodium
-24.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.66
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+58%
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Vitamin B6
+126.7%
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Vitamin B1
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+541%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+58%
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Vitamin B6
+126.7%
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Vitamin B1
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Folate
+90%
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Vitamin B12
+541%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+13%
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Other
+50%
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Fats
+154%
Equal in Protein - 17.91
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
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Water
+13%
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Other
+50%
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Fats
+154%
Equal in Protein - 17.91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-72.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+35.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+239.8%
Saturated Fat:
2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.83 g
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
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Saturated Fat
-72.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+35.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+239.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 19.54g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 17.07g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 273mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.06g | 7.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.06g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 1.35g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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.