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Beefsteak vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beefsteak and Ground turkey

  • Beefsteak has more Zinc, however, Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 16% more than Ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey has 2 times less Zinc than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 4.85mg of Zinc, while Ground turkey has 3.11mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.52
Equal in Selenium - 31.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.52
Equal in Selenium - 31.1

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 E +309.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.633
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.34
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 E +309.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.633
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 27.37
Equal in Water - 62.07
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +45.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 27.37
Equal in Water - 62.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.9%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Ground turkey Opinion
Protein 26.72g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 15.11g 10.4g Beefsteak
Calories 250kcal 203kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 28mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.63mg 1.52mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 213mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 340mg 294mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 78mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 3.11mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 28.8µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.11mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.077mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 8µg 7µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.34µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.054mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.099mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.23mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.687mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.309mg 1.27mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.811mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 93mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.134g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 3.458g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 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
Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
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 - 3.282g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.