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Ground turkey vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground turkey and Beef broiled

  • Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef broiled is 54% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef broiled. Ground turkey contains 1.193mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef broiled contains 0.658mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.7%
Contains more Iron +71.1%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.7%
Contains more Iron +71.1%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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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Contains more Vitamin A +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Other +325%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Other +325%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.8%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Beef broiled
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 turkey Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 27.37g 25.93g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 15.41g Beef broiled
Calories 203kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 28mg 18mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 198mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 78mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 3.11mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.151mg 0.085mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg Beef broiled
Selenium 31.1µg 21.5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 9IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 3µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.046mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.176mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 5.378mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.658mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.382mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.094mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.72mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.822mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.45mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.54mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.478mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.725mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.914mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.604mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.134g 0.572g Ground turkey
Saturated Fat 2.669g 5.895g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.484g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g 0.044g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
53%
Ground turkey
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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