Ground beef vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground beef and turkey ham
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron; however, turkey ham is higher in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than turkey ham.
- Turkey ham contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than ground beef. Ground beef contains 0.311mg of vitamin B6, while turkey ham contains 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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 | +371.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +284.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +447.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.8µg | 70% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 909mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 38.2µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.1mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 1.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 289mg | 18% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 4g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 16.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 1.337g | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.27mg | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 118kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.873g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 253mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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
46%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.873g)
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?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.