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Beef ribs vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef ribs and Turkey breast?

  • Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Beef ribs have 6 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. While Beef ribs have 12.29g of Saturated Fat, Turkey breast has only 1.91g.

We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 Iron +94.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.9%
Contains more Copper +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.9%
Contains more Copper +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Selenium - 22.4

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 B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.7%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +334.3%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Other +70.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.89
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +334.3%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Other +70.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%

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 Turkey breast
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Turkey breast Opinion
Protein 22.8g 21.89g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 7.02g Beef ribs
Calories 372kcal 157kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 2.33mg 1.2mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 172mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 290mg 275mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 5.76mg 1.57mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.074mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 21.2µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.058mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.115mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.42µg Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.242mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.957mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.802mg 1.704mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.584mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.857mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.781mg 0.66mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 12.29g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 2.66g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.66g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Turkey breast
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
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.38g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.