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Beef ribs vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef ribs and Ground turkey

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Ground turkey have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% more.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Zinc than Ground turkey. Beef ribs have 5.76mg of Zinc, while Ground turkey has 3.11mg.
  • Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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 Iron +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Equal in Potassium - 294
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Equal in Potassium - 294

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Folate - 7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +193.2%
Contains more Other +281.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +34.6%
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +193.2%
Contains more Other +281.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Ground turkey Opinion
Protein 22.8g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 30.49g 10.4g Beef ribs
Calories 372kcal 203kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 28mg Ground turkey
Iron 2.33mg 1.52mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 172mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 290mg 294mg Ground turkey
Sodium 64mg 78mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 3.11mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.077mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.34µg Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.996mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 1.802mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 1.897mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.584mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.109mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.781mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 85mg 93mg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 0.134g Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 3.458g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.917g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Ground turkey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
42%
Beef ribs
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.621g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.