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Turkey ham vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey ham and Beef?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 142% more.
  • Turkey ham has 17 times more Sodium than Beef. While Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, Beef has only 54mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +204%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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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% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1450%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69%
Contains more FatsFats +63.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Beef Opinion
Calories 118kcal 169kcal Beef
Protein 16.3g 27.55g Beef
Fats 4g 6.54g Beef
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 85mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Turkey ham
Calcium 7mg 13mg Beef
Potassium 253mg 352mg Beef
Iron 1mg 3.04mg Beef
Sugar 1.2g 0g Beef
Copper 0.097mg Beef
Zinc 2.1mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 289mg 259mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 53IU 6IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg Beef
Selenium 38.2µg 25.4µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.074mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 7µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Turkey ham
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 1.2g 2.595g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.532g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
24%
Turkey ham
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.