Turkey ham vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turkey ham and Ground beef
- Turkey ham has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Turkey ham.
- Ground beef contains 12 times less Sodium than Turkey ham. Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, while Ground beef contains 73mg.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
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 AVitamin A | +488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +284.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 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 | -80.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +447.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 118kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 16.3g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 4g | 15.37g |
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 253mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 2.27mg |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 5.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 909mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 53IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 16µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 38.2µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.337g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 0.408g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.