Ground beef vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ground beef and Turkey ham
- Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Turkey ham.
- Turkey ham contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground beef. Ground beef contains 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham contains 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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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Calcium
+371.4%
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Iron
+127%
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Sodium
-92%
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Zinc
+178.1%
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Phosphorus
+74.1%
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Selenium
+100%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 253
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Calcium
+371.4%
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Iron
+127%
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Sodium
-92%
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Zinc
+178.1%
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Phosphorus
+74.1%
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Selenium
+100%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 253
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 B6
+418.3%
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Vitamin B12
+211.3%
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Vitamin A
+488.9%
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Vitamin B1
+351%
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Vitamin B2
+57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12
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Vitamin B6
+418.3%
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Vitamin B12
+211.3%
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Vitamin A
+488.9%
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Vitamin B1
+351%
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Vitamin B2
+57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.4%
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Fats
+284.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+25.9%
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Other
+29.7%
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
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Protein
+46.4%
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Fats
+284.3%
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+∞%
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+25.9%
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+29.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+447.6%
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Saturated Fat
-80.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+114%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.873 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+447.6%
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Saturated Fat
-80.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+114%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 16.3g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 118kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 289mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 253mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 909mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 64mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 1.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 1.337g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.873g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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