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 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
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% |
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Protein
~21.12g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.23µg | 77% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 12.77g | 49% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 29.82g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 12.52g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 6.75mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.11mg | 18% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 359kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 0.63mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 21.8µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.49mg | 4% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 21.12g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 166mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 2.17g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 271mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 1.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.642mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.