Brisket vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between brisket and ground turkey
- Brisket has more zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and choline; however, ground turkey has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for zinc is 33% more.
- Brisket has 3 times more saturated fat than ground turkey. Brisket has 7.305g of saturated fat, while ground turkey has 2.669g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Ground turkey, cooked.
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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 IronIron | +59.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.8% |
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 | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.3% |
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Protein
~27.37g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +328.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 3.11mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 1.34µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 8.724mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.633mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 2.669g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 2.917g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 1.193mg | 13% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 10.4g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 3.458g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.52mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 31.1µg | 7% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 78.2mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.151mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 203kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 27.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.211mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 294mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
44%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
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 vitamins?
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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.