Steak vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Steak and Turkey breast different?
- Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Turkey breast is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 74% more than Turkey breast.
- Steak contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey breast contains 1.91g.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types were used in this article.
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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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Iron
+100%
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Zinc
+303.8%
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Copper
+14.9%
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Selenium
+42%
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Phosphorus
+14.1%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Sodium - 59
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Iron
+100%
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Zinc
+303.8%
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Copper
+14.9%
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Selenium
+42%
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Phosphorus
+14.1%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Sodium - 59
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 A
+316.7%
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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B2
+161.7%
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Vitamin B12
+423.8%
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Folate
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.48
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Vitamin A
+316.7%
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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B2
+161.7%
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Vitamin B12
+423.8%
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Folate
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.48
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.5%
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Fats
+170.9%
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Water
+26%
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Other
+92.6%
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
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0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
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Protein
+13.5%
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Fats
+170.9%
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Water
+26%
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+92.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+244.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.3%
Saturated Fat:
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.896 g
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+244.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.85g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 7.02g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 157kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 186mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 59mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.074mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.48mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.66mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 1.91g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.66g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
49%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak 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 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.