Steak vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between steak and turkey meat
- Steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 49% more than turkey meat.
- Steak has 4 times more saturated fat than turkey meat. While steak has 8.443g of saturated fat, turkey meat has only 2.155g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +64.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +246.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 1.02µg | 49% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.48mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 2.155g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 9.573mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 19.02g | 7.39g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 2.647g | 16% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.09mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 109mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.616mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 223mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 2.119g | 8% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 28.55g | 7% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 29.8µg | 4% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 189kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.281mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 239mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 15IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
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.