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

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How are Beef sirloin and Turkey leg different?

  • Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Turkey leg is richer in Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef sirloin is 45% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Turkey leg. While Beef sirloin contains 9.001mg of Vitamin B3, Turkey leg contains only 2.947mg.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw are the varieties used 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 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +78%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +889.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.06g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.06g

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 leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 177kcal 144kcal Beef sirloin
Protein 30.8g 19.54g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 6.72g Turkey leg
Cholesterol 81mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 17mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 273mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.72mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Zinc 5.7mg 3.09mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 177mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 74mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 38.9µg 26.4µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.077mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.947mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.34mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.39µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Choline 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 2.06g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 2.06g Turkey leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.83g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 1.23mg 0.861mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.998mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.537mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.809mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.557mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.769mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.028mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.598mg Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Turkey leg
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
53%
Beef sirloin
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
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 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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.