Brisket vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brisket and turkey breast?
- Brisket is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and monounsaturated fat, yet turkey breast is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 71% more.
- Brisket has 4 times more zinc than turkey breast. While brisket has 6.69mg of zinc, turkey breast has only 1.57mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turkey breast is lower.
We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +404.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.2% |
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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +271.4% |
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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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.42µg | 71% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 1.57mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 1.91g | 25% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 18.42g | 7.02g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.48mg | 15% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 21.89g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 65mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 2.66g | 13% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 22.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 5.2mg | 7% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 157kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 1.66g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.621mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 275mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.395g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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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