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Beef vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef and Turkey ham?

  • Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 142% more.
  • Beef has 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. While Beef has 0.669mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey ham has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey ham is lower.

We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
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 CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +204%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.4%

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.
Beef
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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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +69%
Contains more FatsFats +63.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1450%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 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 +104.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Turkey ham Opinion
Calories 169kcal 118kcal Beef
Protein 27.55g 16.3g Beef
Fats 6.54g 4g Beef
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 85mg 64mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Turkey ham
Calcium 13mg 7mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 253mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 1mg Beef
Sugar 0g 1.2g Beef
Copper 0.097mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 2.1mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 289mg Turkey ham
Sodium 54mg 909mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 2µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg Beef
Selenium 25.4µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.27mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 4.12mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.06mg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.8µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 7µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Turkey ham
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 1.337g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.873g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
76%
Beef
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
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
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.