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

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Important differences between ground turkey and beef ribs

  • Ground turkey has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and copper; however, beef ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% more.
  • Ground turkey has 3 times more vitamin B5 than beef ribs. Ground turkey has 1.193mg of vitamin B5, while beef ribs have 0.37mg.
  • Ground turkey is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
~equal in Potassium ~290mg

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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +193.2%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277.1%

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 ribs
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Beef ribs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.669g 12.29g 44%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 2.33µg 41%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.64mg 32%
Fats 10.4g 30.49g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.23mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 13.04g 24%
Zinc 3.11mg 5.76mg 24%
Selenium 31.1µg 21.2µg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.37mg 16%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.05g 12%
Phosphorus 254mg 172mg 12%
Iron 1.52mg 2.33mg 10%
Protein 27.37g 22.8g 9%
Calories 203kcal 372kcal 8%
Copper 0.151mg 0.088mg 7%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 93mg 85mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.19mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 10mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.07mg 1%
Sodium 78mg 64mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Potassium 294mg 290mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg 0%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.781mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Beef ribs
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
52%
Ground turkey
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.621g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.