Ground turkey vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Ground turkey and Ground beef
- Ground turkey has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 62% more than Ground turkey.
- Ground beef has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Ground turkey. Ground turkey has 0.993mg of Vitamin B5, while Ground beef has 0.512mg.
- Ground turkey contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+20.5%
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Sodium
-20.5%
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Copper
+21.5%
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Selenium
+14.7%
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Calcium
+73.7%
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Iron
+108.3%
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Zinc
+148.5%
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Manganese
+12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 241
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+20.5%
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Sodium
-20.5%
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Copper
+21.5%
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Selenium
+14.7%
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Calcium
+73.7%
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Iron
+108.3%
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Zinc
+148.5%
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Manganese
+12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 241
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.
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Vitamin A
+633.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+29.4%
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Vitamin B3
+67.2%
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Vitamin B5
+93.9%
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Vitamin B6
+81.4%
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Vitamin E
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+149%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin A
+633.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+29.4%
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Vitamin B3
+67.2%
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Vitamin B5
+93.9%
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Vitamin B6
+81.4%
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Vitamin E
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+149%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+24%
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Protein
+21.4%
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Fats
+100.7%
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+646.9%
Protein:
19.66 g
Fats:
7.66 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.36 g
Other:
0.32 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Water
+24%
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Protein
+21.4%
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Fats
+100.7%
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+646.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-66.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+440.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+177.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.635 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.205 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Saturated Fat
-66.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+440.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+177.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 19.66g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 7.66g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 148kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 2.35mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 21.9µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 14IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.733mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.993mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.564mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.223mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.901mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.622mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.757mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.765mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.582mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.103g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.024g | 6.073g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.635g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.205g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.894g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.103g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.