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Turkey ham vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey ham and Steak?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% more.
  • Turkey ham has 16 times more Sodium than Steak. While Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, Steak has only 58mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
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%

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 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
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%
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 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +474.1%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +375.5%
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +474.1%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +375.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Steak
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 Turkey ham Steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 24.85g Steak
Fats 4g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 1.2g 0g Steak
Calcium 7mg 12mg Steak
Iron 1mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 289mg 163mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 909mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 2.1mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg Steak
Selenium 38.2µg 31.8µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 25IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 7µg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.074mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.2µg 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 64mg 78mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 8.443g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham Steak
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
26%
Turkey ham
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
59%
Steak

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.