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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 2.6% 2.4% 9% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +377.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
44% 53% 3%
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.
Turkey neck Ground beef
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 neck Ground beef Opinion
Calories 125kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Protein 16.51g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 6.04g 15.37g Ground beef
Cholesterol 115mg 88mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 13IU 2IU Turkey neck
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Ground beef
Calcium 24mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 133mg 241mg Ground beef
Iron 1.01mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Copper 0.142mg 0.079mg Turkey neck
Zinc 3.39mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 160mg 166mg Ground beef
Sodium 233mg 73mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 43IU 9IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A 13µg 3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.009mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 19.1µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.051mg
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.171mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 4.026mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.512mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.311mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Turkey neck
Choline 54mg 73.2mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 1.647g 6.073g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 0.408g Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.121mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.6mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.144mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.363mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.432mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.528mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.448mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey neck Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
43%
Turkey neck
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.426g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
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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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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.