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Turkey meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey meat and Beefsteak

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Beefsteak is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Zinc needs 22% more than Turkey meat.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Turkey meat. Turkey meat has 0.281mg of Vitamin B2, while Beefsteak has 0.14mg.
  • Beefsteak contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~213mg
~equal in Selenium ~28.8µg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.585mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 OtherOther +128.6%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
~equal in Protein ~26.72g
~equal in Water ~57.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -63.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.9%

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 189kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 28.55g 26.72g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 15.11g Beefsteak
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 79mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 239mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.09mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.093mg 0.073mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 223mg 213mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 28.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.14mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 6.978mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.527mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.585mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 9µg 8µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Beefsteak
Choline 87.4mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 2.155g 5.951g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.56g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.173mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.925mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.282mg 2.23mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.687mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.902mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.749mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.796g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. 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.