Beef vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef and Turkey breast different?
- Beef is higher than Turkey breast in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
- Beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 158% more than Turkey breast.
- Beef contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Turkey breast. Beef contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B2, while Turkey breast contains 0.115mg.
- Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol.
Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types were used 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.
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Iron
+153.3%
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Potassium
+28%
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Zinc
+135.7%
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Copper
+31.1%
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Selenium
+13.4%
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Magnesium
+71.4%
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Manganese
+100%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 59
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Iron
+153.3%
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Potassium
+28%
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Zinc
+135.7%
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Copper
+31.1%
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Selenium
+13.4%
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Magnesium
+71.4%
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Manganese
+100%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 59
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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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B2
+247.8%
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Vitamin B3
+10.8%
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Vitamin B6
+39.4%
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Vitamin B12
+902.4%
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Vitamin B5
+29.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B2
+247.8%
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Vitamin B3
+10.8%
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Vitamin B6
+39.4%
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Vitamin B12
+902.4%
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Vitamin B5
+29.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.9%
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+420%
Equal in Fats - 7.02
Equal in Water - 70.05
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
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0 g
Water:
70.05 g
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1.04 g
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Protein
+25.9%
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+420%
Equal in Fats - 7.02
Equal in Water - 70.05
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-26.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+212%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.66
Saturated Fat:
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.532 g
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
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Saturated Fat
-26.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+212%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.66
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.55g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 7.02g |
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| Calories | 169kcal | 157kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 186mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 59mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.074mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 6IU | |
| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.48mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.66mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 65mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 1.91g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.66g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
79%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)