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Beefsteak vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beefsteak and Turkey meat

  • Beefsteak has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Zinc needs 22% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 5.951g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey meat has 2.155g.

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 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.
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Copper +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 223
Equal in Selenium - 29.8
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Copper +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 223
Equal in Selenium - 29.8

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 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.616

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
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 Fats +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.4%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.4%

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 meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Beefsteak Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 26.72g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 15.11g 7.39g Beefsteak
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 250kcal 189kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 14mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.09mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 213mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 340mg 239mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 103mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.48mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.009mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 28.8µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.07mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.045mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 8µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.02µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.054mg 1.004mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.796mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.925mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.687mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.903mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.902mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.749mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 109mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.101g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 2.155g Turkey meat
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 6.298g 2.647g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 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

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Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.796g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.

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