Beef sirloin vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beef sirloin and turkey meat
- Beef sirloin has more zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, choline, and potassium; however, turkey meat has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B5.
- Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for zinc is 29% more.
- Beef sirloin has 2 times more iron than turkey meat. Beef sirloin has 1.92mg of iron, while turkey meat has 1.09mg.
- Beef sirloin is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
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 | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.2% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.55g
~equal in
Water
~63.52g
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1045.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 5.7mg | 2.48mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 1.02µg | 19% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 29.8µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 2.119g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.281mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 109mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.948mg | 7% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 28.55g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.616mg | 5% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 87.4mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 239mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 9.573mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 7.39g | 4% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 2.647g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 2.155g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 189kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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