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

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What are the differences between Turkey breast and Beef ribs?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Turkey breast has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Beef ribs. While Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Beef ribs have only 0.23mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey breast is lower.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +94.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.9%
~equal in Potassium ~290mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +454.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more OtherOther +70.5%
Contains more FatsFats +334.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +390.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 157kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 21.89g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 7.02g 30.49g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 65mg 85mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 10mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 1.2mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.074mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 1.57mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 186mg 172mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 64mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.018mg 0.013mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 21.2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.19mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.64mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.37mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.23mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 1.91g 12.29g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.05g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.957mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.025mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.996mg 1.897mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.584mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.141mg 1.109mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Beef ribs
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
27%
Turkey breast
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.38g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.