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

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Important differences between beef ribs and turkey meat

  • Beef ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron; however, turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% more.
  • Beef ribs have 6 times more saturated fat than turkey meat. Beef ribs have 12.29g of saturated fat, while turkey meat has 2.155g.

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 Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more IronIron +113.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg

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% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +312.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%

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% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +392.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%

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 Turkey meat
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 price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.02µg 55%
Saturated fat 12.29g 2.155g 46%
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 9.573mg 37%
Fats 30.49g 7.39g 36%
Zinc 5.76mg 2.48mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.616mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 13.04g 2.647g 26%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Iron 2.33mg 1.09mg 16%
Selenium 21.2µg 29.8µg 16%
Protein 22.8g 28.55g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.948mg 12%
Calories 372kcal 189kcal 9%
Cholesterol 85mg 109mg 8%
Phosphorus 172mg 223mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.281mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.119g 7%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.045mg 2%
Potassium 290mg 239mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Sodium 64mg 103mg 2%
Copper 0.088mg 0.093mg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Calcium 10mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.996mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.802mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.897mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.109mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.781mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.135g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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 - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.