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Steak vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Steak and Turkey ham?

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% more.
  • Steak has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. While Steak has 0.5mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey ham has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey ham is lower.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types 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.
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +201.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Equal in Potassium - 253
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +201.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +375.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +474.1%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +375.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +474.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +585.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.873
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +585.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.873

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Turkey ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 24.85g 16.3g Steak
Fats 19.02g 4g Steak
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 271kcal 118kcal Steak
Sugar 0g 1.2g Steak
Calcium 12mg 7mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 1mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 279mg 253mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 909mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.1mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg Steak
Selenium 31.8µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 25IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.27mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.12mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.06mg Steak
Folate 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.8µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.2g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 1.337g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.873g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Steak
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. 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.