Raw Lamb vs. Raw Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Raw Lamb and Raw Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw lamb
versus
raw turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw lamb and raw turkey:
- Both raw turkey and raw lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Raw lamb has more thiamin and folate, however, raw turkey contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) and Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw turkey and raw lamb are high in calories. Raw lamb has 96% more calories than raw turkey - raw turkey has 144 calories per 100 grams and raw lamb has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw lamb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to raw turkey for carbs. Raw lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for raw turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Lamb | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw turkey and raw lamb are low in carbohydrates - raw turkey has 0.14g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw turkey and raw lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - raw turkey has 0.07g of sugar per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw turkey and raw lamb are high in protein. Raw turkey has 31% more protein than raw lamb - raw turkey has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw lamb is high in saturated fat and raw turkey has 86% less saturated fat than raw lamb - raw turkey has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw lamb has 10.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw turkey and raw lamb are low in trans fat - raw turkey has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw turkey and raw lamb contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw turkey has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw lamb has 73mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Raw turkey has more Vitamin A than raw lamb - raw turkey has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw turkey and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw turkey has 12iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Raw turkey and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw turkey has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw lamb has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw lamb and raw turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw lamb has 3.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw lamb has more thiamin and folate, however, raw turkey contains more Vitamin B6. Both raw lamb and raw turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Raw Lamb | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.11 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Niacin | 5.96 MG | 7.631 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.65 MG | 0.811 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.599 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31 UG | 1.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw turkey and raw lamb contain similar amounts of calcium - raw turkey has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Raw lamb has 80% more iron than raw turkey - raw turkey has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw turkey and raw lamb are high in potassium. Raw turkey is very similar to raw lamb for potassium - raw turkey has 224mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw turkey per 100 grams.
| Raw Lamb | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.42 G | 0.079 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.002 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.42 G | 0.088 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both raw lamb and raw turkey contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Raw Lamb | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.36 G | 1.307 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 1.36 G | 1.313 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) and Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw turkey or raw lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw turkey and raw lamb are high in calories. Raw lamb has 100% more calories than raw turkey - raw turkey has 144 calories in 100g and raw lamb has 282 calories.
Is raw turkey or raw lamb better for protein?
Both raw turkey and raw lamb are high in protein. Raw turkey has 30% more protein than raw lamb - raw turkey has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.
Does raw turkey or raw lamb contain more potassium?
Both raw turkey and raw lamb are high in potassium. Raw turkey is very similar to raw lamb for potassium - raw turkey has 224mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.