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Beef ribs vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef ribs and Ground turkey

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Ground turkey have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% more.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Zinc than Ground turkey. Beef ribs have 5.76mg of Zinc, while Ground turkey has 3.11mg.
  • Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
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 +53.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
~equal in Potassium ~294mg

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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.077mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 +193.2%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 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 +277.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Ground turkey Opinion
Calories 372kcal 203kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 30.49g 10.4g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 93mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Ground turkey
Calcium 10mg 28mg Ground turkey
Potassium 290mg 294mg Ground turkey
Iron 2.33mg 1.52mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Zinc 5.76mg 3.11mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 254mg Ground turkey
Sodium 64mg 78mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.077mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.34µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 7µg
Trans Fat 0.134g Beef ribs
Choline 78.2mg Ground turkey
Saturated Fat 12.29g 2.669g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 3.458g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.917g Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.996mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 1.802mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 1.897mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.584mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.109mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.781mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Ground turkey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
39%
Beef ribs
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
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 - 9.621g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 ($)

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.