Turkey breast vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey breast and ground beef?
- Turkey breast is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
- Turkey breast has 2 times more vitamin B6 than ground beef. Turkey breast has 0.48mg of vitamin B6, while ground beef has 0.311mg.
- Turkey breast contains less cholesterol.
We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272% |
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 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +492.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.8% |
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Protein
~23.87g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +306.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 2.49µg | 86% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 5.84mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 6.073g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.311mg | 13% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 15.37g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.27mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 7.322g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.408g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.026mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 19.1µg | 6% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 23.87g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.512mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 275mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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
27%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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