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Beef sirloin vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef sirloin and Turkey meat

  • Beef sirloin has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Potassium, however, Turkey meat has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Zinc is 29% more.
  • Beef sirloin has 2 times more Iron than Turkey meat. Beef sirloin has 1.92mg of Iron, while Turkey meat has 1.09mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
7
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.093
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.093

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
5
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin E +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.573
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616
Equal in Folate - 9
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.573
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.4%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 30.8g 28.55g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 177kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 22mg 14mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.09mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 253mg 223mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 239mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 103mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.48mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 38.9µg 29.8µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.07mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.045mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.616mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.02µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.23mg 1.004mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.796mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.925mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.282mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.724mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.903mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.902mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.749mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 109mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.101g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 2.155g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
52%
Beef sirloin
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.