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Turkey meat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey meat and Ground beef

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Ground beef contains 4.026mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.5%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.5%
Equal in Potassium - 241

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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Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +108%
Contains more Other +397.9%
Equal in Water - 58.37
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +108%
Contains more Other +397.9%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.6%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 23.87g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 14mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 1.09mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 30mg 17mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 166mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 103mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 2.48mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.093mg 0.079mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 19.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 9IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.171mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.026mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.512mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.311mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.121mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.923mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.925mg 1.861mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.976mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.614mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.902mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.749mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 109mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 0.101g 1.173g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 6.073g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.408g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.008g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

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Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.918g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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