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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.
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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Potassium ~241mg

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% 5.3% 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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +433.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
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
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
44% 53% 3%
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.
Turkey ham Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.49µg 70%
Sodium 909mg 73mg 36%
Selenium 38.2µg 19.1µg 35%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.84mg 34%
Saturated fat 1.2g 6.073g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.311mg 19%
Phosphorus 289mg 166mg 18%
Fats 4g 15.37g 17%
Iron 1mg 2.27mg 16%
Protein 16.3g 23.87g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.051mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 7.322g 15%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 10%
Copper 0.079mg 9%
Cholesterol 64mg 88mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.171mg 8%
Calories 118kcal 241kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.408g 3%
Calcium 7mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 16µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.026mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 16mg 17mg 0%
Potassium 253mg 241mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Ground 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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
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.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.