Turkey meat vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey meat and roast beef different?
- Turkey meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B5; however, roast beef is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roast beef is 43% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 2 times more cholesterol than roast beef. While turkey meat contains 109mg of cholesterol, roast beef contains only 51mg.
Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +966.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +593.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +684.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2.04µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 853mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 14.7µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.581mg | 25% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 18.62g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 51mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.27g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.46mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 647mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.05mg | 12% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 43.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.566mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.2mg | 7% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 3.69g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 1.318g | 4% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 1.521g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 242mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 1IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | 0.148g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.