Beef sirloin vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Beef sirloin and Turkey breast?
- Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Turkey breast is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 44% more.
- Beef sirloin has 4 times more Zinc than Turkey breast. While Beef sirloin has 5.7mg of Zinc, Turkey breast has only 1.57mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey breast is lower.
We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
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 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +797.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~1.91g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 177kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 30.8g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 5.03g | 7.02g |
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| Cholesterol | 81mg | 65mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.074mg |
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| Zinc | 5.7mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 253mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 66mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 38.9µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 117.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.915g | 1.91g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.006g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 1.66g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 1.23mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.45mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 2.603mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.66mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
53%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0050000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)