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Turkey meat vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Chuck steak?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
  • Turkey meat has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Chuck steak. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Chuck steak has 4.663mg.
  • Chuck steak contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Equal in Selenium - 27.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +165.8%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +165.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.3%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.3%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 24.98g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 14mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 1.09mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 193mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 103mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.48mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.093mg 0.077mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.012mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 27.5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 25IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 15IU 5IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.191mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.663mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.752mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.373mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 6µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.925mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.282mg 2.184mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.709mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.902mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.749mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 109mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 0.101g 1.287g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 8.66g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.004g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.81g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.006g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.619g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.041g 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 Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.505g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.