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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 from 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% 0.54% 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% 2.6% 2.4% 9% 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 +377.8%
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 Opinion
Calories 241kcal 125kcal Ground beef
Protein 23.87g 16.51g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 6.04g Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 115mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Turkey neck
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 24mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 133mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.01mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.142mg Turkey neck
Zinc 5.84mg 3.39mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 160mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 233mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 43IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A 3µg 13µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.009mg 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 19.1µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.051mg
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.211mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.924mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.801mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 1.76µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Turkey neck
Choline 73.2mg 54mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 6.073g 1.647g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 1.824g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.478g Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.923mg 0.6mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.473mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.144mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.363mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.432mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.532mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.528mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.448mg Ground beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

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
43%
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.