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Beef vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef and Turkey neck?

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Turkey neck is higher in Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 102% higher.
  • Turkey neck has 3 times less Iron than Beef. Beef has 3.04mg of Iron, while Turkey neck has 1.01mg.
  • Beef is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +201%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Copper +46.4%
Contains more Manganese +522.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 3.39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +201%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Copper +46.4%
Contains more Manganese +522.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 3.39

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +665%
Equal in Fats - 6.04
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +665%
Equal in Fats - 6.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
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 Turkey neck
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Turkey neck Opinion
Protein 27.55g 16.51g Beef
Fats 6.54g 6.04g Beef
Calories 169kcal 125kcal Beef
Calcium 13mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 3.04mg 1.01mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 259mg 160mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 133mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 233mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 3.39mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.142mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.009mg 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 25.4µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 6IU 43IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 13µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.12mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.051mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.211mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 4.924mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.801mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.364mg Beef
Folate 7µg 5µg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 1.76µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.176mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.6mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.473mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.144mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.363mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.432mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.532mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.528mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.448mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 115mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 2.595g 1.647g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.008g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 1.824g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.478g Turkey neck
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Turkey neck
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
79%
Beef
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.