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Beefsteak vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beefsteak and Turkey breast

  • Turkey breast has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 40% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 5.951g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey breast contains 1.91g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg
~equal in Sodium ~59mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +115.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +395.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
31% 43% 27%
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 +136.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 250kcal 157kcal Beefsteak
Protein 26.72g 21.89g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 7.02g Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 22mg 13mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 275mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.2mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Zinc 4.85mg 1.57mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 186mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 59mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 28.8µg 22.4µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.058mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.115mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 5.2mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.48mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.42µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 7µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 2.66g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 1.054mg 0.957mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.099mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.704mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.996mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.616mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.857mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 1.141mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.66mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Turkey breast
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
46%
Beefsteak
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.041g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.