Ground turkey vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground turkey and beef shank
- Ground turkey is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat, yet beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef shank is 102% higher.
- Ground turkey contains 14 times more polyunsaturated fat than beef shank. Ground turkey contains 2.917g of polyunsaturated fat, while beef shank contains 0.21g.
Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
Contains more IronIron | +153.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +237.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +182.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 3.79µg | 102% |
Zinc | 3.11mg | 10.49mg | 67% |
Iron | 1.52mg | 3.86mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.37mg | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 0.21g | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 5.89mg | 18% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 0.41mg | 16% |
Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
Protein | 27.37g | 33.68g | 13% |
Fats | 10.4g | 6.36g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 93mg | 78mg | 5% |
Potassium | 294mg | 447mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
Selenium | 31.1µg | 30µg | 2% |
Copper | 0.151mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 2.669g | 2.29g | 2% |
Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 254mg | 263mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 2.86g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Sodium | 78mg | 64mg | 1% |
Calories | 203kcal | 201kcal | 0% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
Calcium | 28mg | 32mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.258mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.262mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.452mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.27mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.811mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats | +63.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +993.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1289% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.2% |