Brisket vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brisket and Turkey ham?
- Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
- Brisket has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey ham. Brisket has 7.305g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey ham has 1.2g.
We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +289.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
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:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1007.1% |
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
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +493.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.2% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 289kcal | 118kcal |
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| Protein | 28.82g | 16.3g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 4g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 64mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 253mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 289mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 909mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Choline | 109.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 1.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 1.337g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 0.873g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 861mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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