Turkey Breast (roasted)
29.0gprotein / 100g135 cal · 1.0g fat · $ · Quality 0.93
Lamb (leg, roasted)
25.0gprotein / 100g258 cal · 16.0g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91
There's a meaningful protein-density gap here: Turkey Breast (roasted) runs 29.0g per 100g against Lamb (leg, roasted)'s 25.0g, roughly 4.0g more per equal weight.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
Budget-wise, Turkey Breast (roasted) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($) than Lamb (leg, roasted) ($$$$).
Turkey Breast (roasted)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2250mg vs Lamb (leg, roasted)'s 1980mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Turkey Breast (roasted) delivers a similar protein profile to Lamb (leg, roasted) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Turkey Breast (roasted) | Lamb (leg, roasted) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.0g | 25.0g |
| Calories | 135 | 258 |
| Fat | 1.0g | 16.0g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.93 | 0.91 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$$ |
| Prep time | 60 min | 90 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, turkey breast (roasted) or lamb (leg, roasted)?
Turkey Breast (roasted) has 29.0g of protein per 100g compared to Lamb (leg, roasted)'s 25.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Turkey Breast (roasted) is lower in calories per 100g, at 135 vs the other's 258.