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

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What are the differences between Beef ribs and Turkey breast?

  • Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Beef ribs have 6 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey breast. While Beef ribs have 12.29g of Saturated Fat, Turkey breast has only 1.91g.

We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types 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.
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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more IronIron +94.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
~equal in Potassium ~275mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~186mg
~equal in Sodium ~59mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +454.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +334.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more OtherOther +70.5%
~equal in Protein ~21.89g
~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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +390.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%

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 Turkey breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Beef ribs Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 372kcal 157kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 21.89g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 7.02g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 10mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 290mg 275mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 1.2mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.074mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 1.57mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 186mg Turkey breast
Sodium 64mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.013mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 21.2µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.058mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.115mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.42µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 12.29g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 2.66g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.242mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.957mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.802mg 1.704mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.584mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.857mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.781mg 0.66mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.38g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 ($)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.