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Steak vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between steak and turkey neck?

  • Steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and selenium, while turkey neck is higher in copper.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
  • Turkey neck has 2 times less iron than steak. Steak has 2.4mg of iron, while turkey neck has 1.01mg.
  • Turkey neck is lower in saturated fat.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Steak
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more IronIron +137.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~160mg

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.
Steak
6
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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.924mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.5%
Contains more FatsFats +214.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.6%
Contains more OtherOther +183.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +402.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Turkey neck
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Turkey neck DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.443g 1.647g 31%
Zinc 6.34mg 3.39mg 27%
Fats 19.02g 6.04g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 1.824g 18%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.76µg 18%
Iron 2.4mg 1.01mg 17%
Protein 24.85g 16.51g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 16%
Cholesterol 78mg 115mg 12%
Choline 54mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.364mg 10%
Sodium 58mg 233mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.211mg 7%
Calories 271kcal 125kcal 7%
Copper 0.085mg 0.142mg 6%
Selenium 31.8µg 28.6µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.478g 4%
Potassium 279mg 133mg 4%
Manganese 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.051mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 13IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.924mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 13µg 1%
Phosphorus 163mg 160mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.532mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Turkey neck
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
45%
Steak
42%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.796g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.