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Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw and Ground turkey

  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Ground turkey is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 35% more than Ground turkey.
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Ground turkey. While Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw has 5.715g of Saturated Fat, Ground turkey has only 2.669g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.5% 26% 78% 22% 122% 73% 8.6% 1.3% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.8%
~equal in Potassium ~294mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.84% 3.4% 3% 11% 35% 87% 33% 80% 271% 3.3% 4.5% 33%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 2.2% 6% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 15% 66%
Protein: 18.59 g
Fats: 15 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.66 g
Other: 0.75 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.2%
Contains more OtherOther +368.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.715 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.469 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +573.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw Ground turkey
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw Ground turkey Opinion
Calories 215kcal 203kcal Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Protein 18.59g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 15g 10.4g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Cholesterol 68mg 93mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Vitamin D 3IU 8IU Ground turkey
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Ground turkey
Calcium 15mg 28mg Ground turkey
Potassium 295mg 294mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Iron 2.09mg 1.52mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Copper 0.067mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Zinc 4.48mg 3.11mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Phosphorus 171mg 254mg Ground turkey
Sodium 66mg 78mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Vitamin A 14IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A 4µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.11mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 15.8µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.077mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.151mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 4.649mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 2.17µg 1.34µg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Folate 6µg 7µg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.86g 0.134g Ground turkey
Choline 61.2mg 78.2mg Ground turkey
Saturated Fat 5.715g 2.669g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 6.469g 3.458g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 2.917g Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.72mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 1.45mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 1.54mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.478mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 0.914mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.604mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.008g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw Ground turkey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
43%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.046g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171796/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.