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Ground turkey vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground turkey and Steak

  • Ground turkey has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 36% more than Ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey has 2 times more Copper than Steak. While Ground turkey has 0.151mg of Copper, Steak has only 0.085mg.
  • Ground turkey has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ground turkey, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.9%
Equal in Potassium - 279
Equal in Selenium - 31.8
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 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.9%
Equal in Potassium - 279
Equal in Selenium - 31.8

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +216%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +216%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.2%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.2%

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 Steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Steak Opinion
Protein 27.37g 24.85g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 19.02g Steak
Calories 203kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 28mg 12mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 163mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 279mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 3.11mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.151mg 0.085mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 31.1µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 79IU 25IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 7µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU 6IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.074mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 5.149mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.5mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 6µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.278mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 1.171mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 1.157mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 2.142mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 2.38mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.672mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.997mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 1.242mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 93mg 78mg Steak
Trans Fat 0.134g Steak
Saturated Fat 2.669g 8.443g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.896g 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 Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.774g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.