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Beef sirloin vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beef sirloin and turkey ham?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and iron, yet turkey ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 48% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 3 times more zinc than turkey ham. Beef sirloin has 5.7mg of zinc, while turkey ham has 2.1mg.
  • Turkey ham contains less cholesterol.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +92%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
~equal in Selenium ~38.2µg

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1035%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89%
Contains more FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +425.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +371.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Turkey ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.06mg 48%
Sodium 66mg 909mg 37%
Zinc 5.7mg 2.1mg 33%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.12mg 31%
Protein 30.8g 16.3g 29%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.8µg 28%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 12%
Iron 1.92mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.23mg 12%
Copper 0.085mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.27mg 8%
Cholesterol 81mg 64mg 6%
Potassium 410mg 253mg 5%
Phosphorus 253mg 289mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.873g 5%
Folate 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.915g 1.2g 3%
Calories 177kcal 118kcal 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 1.337g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Fats 5.03g 4g 2%
Calcium 22mg 7mg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Selenium 38.9µg 38.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.2g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Turkey ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Beef sirloin
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.715g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.