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Ground beef vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ground beef and turkey neck

  • Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet turkey neck is richer in selenium, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 30% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 4 times more saturated fat than turkey neck. Ground beef contains 6.073g of saturated fat, while turkey neck contains 1.647g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.2%
Contains more IronIron +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~160mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more FatsFats +154.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.2%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +301.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Turkey neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 1.76µg 30%
Zinc 5.84mg 3.39mg 22%
Saturated fat 6.073g 1.647g 20%
Selenium 19.1µg 28.6µg 17%
Iron 2.27mg 1.01mg 16%
Protein 23.87g 16.51g 15%
Fats 15.37g 6.04g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 1.824g 14%
Cholesterol 88mg 115mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.478g 7%
Copper 0.079mg 0.142mg 7%
Sodium 73mg 233mg 7%
Calories 241kcal 125kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.801mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.924mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.364mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.211mg 3%
Choline 73.2mg 54mg 3%
Potassium 241mg 133mg 3%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 33mg 24mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU 1%
Phosphorus 166mg 160mg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 13µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.051mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.532mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Turkey neck
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%
Ground beef
42%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.426g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
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 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.
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.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.