Turkey meat vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turkey meat and lamb ribs?
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet lamb ribs is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% more.
- Turkey meat has 6 times more vitamin B6 than lamb ribs. While turkey meat has 0.616mg of vitamin B6, lamb ribs has only 0.11mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey meat is lower.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
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 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +460% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
21.12 g
Fats:
29.82 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
47.89 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +303.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.8% |
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
12.77 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +373% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.17g
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 | 2.23µg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 12.77g | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.11mg | 39% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 29.82g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 12.52g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 6.75mg | 18% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 28.55g | 21.12g | 15% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 21.8µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.49mg | 9% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 359kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 166mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 2.17g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.642mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.669mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.615g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs 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.