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Beefsteak vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beefsteak and Turkey breast

  • Turkey breast has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 40% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 5.951g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey breast contains 1.91g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Copper - 0.074
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Copper - 0.074

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 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +115.2%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +395.2%
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +115.2%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +395.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.4%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Turkey breast Opinion
Protein 26.72g 21.89g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 7.02g Beefsteak
Calories 250kcal 157kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 13mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.2mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 213mg 186mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 275mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 59mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 1.57mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.009mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 28.8µg 22.4µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.058mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.115mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 5.2mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.48mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 7µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.42µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 1.054mg 0.957mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.099mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.704mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.996mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.616mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.857mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 1.141mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.66mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 5.951g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 2.66g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.66g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.041g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.