Turkey neck vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey neck and ground beef
- Turkey neck is richer in selenium, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 30% higher.
- Turkey neck contains 3 times more sodium than ground beef. Turkey neck contains 233mg of sodium, while ground beef contains 73mg.
Food types used in this article are Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +522.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.7% |
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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
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 | -72.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +262.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +301.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.76µg | 2.49µg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.39mg | 5.84mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.647g | 6.073g | 20% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 19.1µg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 2.27mg | 16% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 23.87g | 15% |
| Fats | 6.04g | 15.37g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.824g | 7.322g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 0.408g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 73mg | 7% |
| Calories | 125kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.801mg | 0.512mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.924mg | 4.026mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.364mg | 0.311mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Choline | 54mg | 73.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 160mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.144mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.363mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.532mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.528mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.426g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
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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