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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 from 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.
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 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~263mg
~equal in Selenium ~30µg

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% 4.7% 2.2% 6% 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% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
34% 6% 58% 2%
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
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
43% 53% 4%
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%

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 shank
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Beef shank Opinion
Calories 203kcal 201kcal Ground turkey
Protein 27.37g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 10.4g 6.36g Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 78mg Beef shank
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Calcium 28mg 32mg Beef shank
Potassium 294mg 447mg Beef shank
Iron 1.52mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Copper 0.151mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Zinc 3.11mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 254mg 263mg Beef shank
Sodium 78mg 64mg Beef shank
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 31.1µg 30µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.21mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 5.89mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.41mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.37mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Folate 7µg 10µg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.134g Beef shank
Choline 78.2mg Ground turkey
Saturated Fat 2.669g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 2.86g Ground turkey
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.21g Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.258mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.227mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.262mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.452mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.806mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 1.27mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.811mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Beef shank
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
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.