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Turkey breast vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey breast and Beef broiled different?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef broiled is 93% higher.
  • Turkey breast contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Beef broiled. While Turkey breast contains 1.66g of Polyunsaturated fat, Beef broiled contains only 0.484g.
  • Turkey breast has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
4
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6
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +301.9%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Selenium - 21.5
Turkey breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +301.9%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Selenium - 21.5

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.
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
2
:
9
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.378
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Turkey breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.378
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
2
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2
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Turkey breast
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
2
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1
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.7%
Turkey breast
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 21.89g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 7.02g 15.41g Beef broiled
Calories 157kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 13mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 1.2mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 275mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 59mg 72mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.074mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.018mg 0.012mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 21.5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.046mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.382mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.094mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.72mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.822mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.45mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.54mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.478mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.725mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.914mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.604mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 88mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.572g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 5.895g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.484g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
29%
Turkey breast
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.