Turkey meat vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turkey meat and lamb leg?
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus, yet lamb leg is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% more.
- Turkey meat has 4 times more vitamin B6 than lamb leg. While turkey meat has 0.616mg of vitamin B6, lamb leg has only 0.15mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in lamb leg is lower.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +145.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +131% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.8% |
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Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2.5µg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.15mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 7.43g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 6.26mg | 21% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 17.91g | 21% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 20.7µg | 17% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 7.39g | 17.07g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 69mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 7g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.32mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 170mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.35g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 230kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 103mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 239mg | 249mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
50%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.275g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.