Turkey meat vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey meat and Roast beef different?
- Turkey meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin B5, however, Roast beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef is 43% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Roast beef. While Turkey meat contains 109mg of Cholesterol, Roast beef contains only 51mg.
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced are the varieties 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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Calcium
+180%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-87.9%
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Selenium
+102.7%
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Iron
+88.1%
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Potassium
+170.7%
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Zinc
+29%
Equal in Phosphorus - 242
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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Calcium
+180%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Sodium
-87.9%
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Selenium
+102.7%
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Iron
+88.1%
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Potassium
+170.7%
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Zinc
+29%
Equal in Phosphorus - 242
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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
+254.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+31.9%
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Vitamin B3
+71.5%
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Vitamin B5
+67.5%
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Vitamin B6
+33.9%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin E
+600%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.043
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Vitamin A
+254.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+31.9%
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Vitamin B3
+71.5%
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Vitamin B5
+67.5%
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Vitamin B6
+33.9%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin E
+600%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.043
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+53.3%
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Fats
+100.3%
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Carbs
+966.7%
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Water
+16.1%
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Other
+593.8%
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
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18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
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3.33 g
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Protein
+53.3%
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Fats
+100.3%
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Carbs
+966.7%
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+16.1%
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+593.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+74%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+684.8%
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Saturated Fat
-38.8%
Saturated Fat:
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.27 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+74%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+684.8%
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Saturated Fat
-38.8%
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0.64g |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 3.69g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0.64g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 115kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.05mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 242mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 647mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 853mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.086mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 14.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.581mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.566mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.46mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 51mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0.148g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 1.318g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 1.521g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.27g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 0.14g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef 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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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.