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Turkey wing vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey wing and Lamb loin

  • Turkey wing has more Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 76% more than Turkey wing.
  • Lamb loin has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey wing. Turkey wing has 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin has 0.11mg.
  • Turkey wing contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, loin, 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% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~246mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.6µg

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% 0.66% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +91.5%
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing Lamb loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 197kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Protein 20.22g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 12.32g 23.59g Lamb loin
Cholesterol 70mg 95mg Turkey wing
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 14mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 240mg 246mg Lamb loin
Iron 1.26mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.077mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.54mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 165mg 180mg Lamb loin
Sodium 55mg 64mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.017mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 22.4µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.11mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 7µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.28g 10.24g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.87g Turkey wing
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.866mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.531mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.773mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.551mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.031mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.585mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Lamb loin
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
23%
Turkey wing
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.