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Ground turkey vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground turkey and Beefsteak

  • Ground turkey has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak is richer in Zinc.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 16% more than Ground turkey.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Ground turkey. Ground turkey has 1.193mg of Vitamin B5, while Beefsteak has 0.527mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Selenium - 28.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
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%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Selenium - 28.8

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.38
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Beefsteak
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 Ground turkey Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 27.37g 26.72g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 203kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 28mg 22mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 213mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 78mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 3.11mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.151mg 0.073mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Ground turkey
Selenium 31.1µg 28.8µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.14mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 6.978mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.527mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.585mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.173mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 1.054mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 1.201mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 2.099mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 2.23mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.687mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 1.042mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.811mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 93mg 79mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.134g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 2.669g 5.951g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.56g 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
Ground turkey Beefsteak
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
53%
Ground turkey
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
53%
Beefsteak

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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.