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Turkey meat vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey meat and Beef sirloin

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef sirloin has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Zinc is 29% more.
  • Turkey meat has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Beef sirloin. Turkey meat has 0.281mg of Vitamin B2, while Beef sirloin has 0.163mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
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7
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
5
:
6
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.001
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.001

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 30.8
Equal in Water - 63.58
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 30.8
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Beef sirloin Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 7.39g 5.03g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 177kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.09mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 239mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 103mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 2.48mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.093mg 0.085mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.011mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.163mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 9.001mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.607mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 9µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.202mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.925mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.282mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.724mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.902mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.749mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 109mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.101g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 2.155g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 2.006g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.185g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
50%
Turkey meat
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.