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Turkey ham vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey ham and Beefsteak

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Beefsteak is 40% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 16 times less Sodium than Turkey ham. Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, while Beefsteak has 57mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1376.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.9%
Contains more FatsFats +277.8%

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +371.1%

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 Beefsteak
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 118kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 16.3g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 4g 15.11g Beefsteak
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 79mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 7mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 253mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Sugar 1.2g 0g Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 289mg 213mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 38.2µg 28.8µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.078mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.14mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 1.2g 5.951g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.56g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.