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

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What are the main differences between Turkey ham and Beef ribs?

  • Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 64% higher.
  • Turkey ham has 14 times more Sodium than Beef ribs. Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, while Beef ribs have 64mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +68%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more IronIron +133%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%

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%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +59.4%
Contains more OtherOther +408.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.9%
Contains more FatsFats +662.3%

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
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 -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +875.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 118kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 16.3g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 4g 30.49g Beef ribs
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 85mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 7mg 10mg Beef ribs
Potassium 253mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 1mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Sugar 1.2g Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 2.1mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 289mg 172mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Manganese 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 38.2µg 21.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.07mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.19mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3.64mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 1.2g 12.29g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.05g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Beef ribs
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
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
52%
Beef ribs

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 - 11.09g)
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 ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.