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Turkey leg vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey leg and Lamb ribs

  • Turkey leg has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 77% higher.
  • Lamb ribs has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey leg. Turkey leg has 0.34mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb ribs has 0.11mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Sodium ~73mg

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%
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% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +471.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +343.8%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
~equal in Protein ~21.12g
~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
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +507.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 144kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 19.54g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 6.72g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 71mg 97mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 273mg 271mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 1.6mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.115mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 177mg 166mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg Turkey leg
Selenium 26.4µg 21.8µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.21mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.63mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.11mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Folate 10µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 2.06g 12.77g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.861mg 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 0.998mg 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.537mg 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.809mg 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.557mg 0.542mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.028mg 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.598mg 0.669mg Lamb ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Lamb ribs
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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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.

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.