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Beef broiled vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef broiled and Turkey breast different?

  • Beef broiled is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef broiled is 93% higher.
  • Beef broiled contains 4 times more Zinc than Turkey breast. While Beef broiled contains 6.31mg of Zinc, Turkey breast contains only 1.57mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +301.9%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Selenium - 22.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +301.9%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 186
Equal in Selenium - 22.4

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
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% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +52.9%
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Turkey breast Opinion
Protein 25.93g 21.89g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 7.02g Beef broiled
Calories 250kcal 157kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 18mg 13mg Beef broiled
Iron 2.6mg 1.2mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 198mg 186mg Beef broiled
Potassium 318mg 275mg Beef broiled
Sodium 72mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 6.31mg 1.57mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.074mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.012mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 21.5µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 9IU 6IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.115mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 5.2mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.621mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 9µg 7µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.42µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.72mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.45mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.54mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.478mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.914mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.604mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 88mg 65mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.572g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 5.895g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.01g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 2.66g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.66g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Turkey breast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
52%
Beef broiled
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.