Turkey breast vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Ground beef?
- Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
- Turkey breast has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Ground beef. Turkey breast has 1.66g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Ground beef has 0.408g.
- Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.
We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.
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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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Magnesium
+41.2%
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Phosphorus
+12%
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Potassium
+14.1%
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Sodium
-19.2%
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Manganese
+100%
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Selenium
+17.3%
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Calcium
+153.8%
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Iron
+89.2%
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Zinc
+272%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Magnesium
+41.2%
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Phosphorus
+12%
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Potassium
+14.1%
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Sodium
-19.2%
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Manganese
+100%
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Selenium
+17.3%
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Calcium
+153.8%
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Iron
+89.2%
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Zinc
+272%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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 B1
+13.7%
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Vitamin B3
+29.2%
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Vitamin B5
+21.3%
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Vitamin B6
+54.3%
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Vitamin A
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+48.7%
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Vitamin B12
+492.9%
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin B1
+13.7%
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Vitamin B3
+29.2%
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Vitamin B5
+21.3%
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Vitamin B6
+54.3%
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Vitamin A
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+48.7%
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Vitamin B12
+492.9%
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+20%
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Fats
+118.9%
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+129.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Water
+20%
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Fats
+118.9%
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+129.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+306.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+175.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Saturated Fat
-68.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+306.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+175.3%
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 Sodium |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.89g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 157kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 6.073g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.408g |
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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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| 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
29%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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