Ground turkey vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ground turkey and Steak
- Ground turkey has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 36% more than Ground turkey.
- Ground turkey has 2 times more Copper than Steak. While Ground turkey has 0.151mg of Copper, Steak has only 0.085mg.
- Ground turkey has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ground turkey, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.6% |
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 | +216% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.5% |
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Protein
~24.85g
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Carbs
~0g
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +165.2% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 203kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 27.37g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 10.4g | 19.02g |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 294mg | 279mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 2.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 3.11mg | 6.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 79IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 24µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 31.1µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.134g |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.669g | 8.443g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.458g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 0.896g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.258mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.262mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.452mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.27mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.931mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.774g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
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)