Food vs food · USDA FNDDS 2021–2023
Ground beef vs ground turkey
Comparing usual servings (ground beef: ½ cup, 62.5 g; ground turkey: ½ cup, cooked, 65 g), USDA’s figures are higher for ground beef in 16 of the 65 nutrients it reports, and for ground turkey in 31. The widest gaps against the Daily Value: more vitamin B12 (1.69 µg vs 1.22 µg), zinc and saturated fat in ground beef; more niacin (5.21 mg vs 3.17 mg), selenium and copper in ground turkey. Energy: 163 kcal for ground beef, 137 kcal for ground turkey. Per 100 g, the figures are higher for ground beef in 19 and for ground turkey in 29.
Every nutrient, side by side
Beef, ground
Serving size ½ cup · 62.5 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 163 kcal (more) | |
| Protein | 16 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | |
| Fat | 10.5 g (more) | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 35.2 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 4.04 g (more) | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.69 g (more) | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31 g | |
| Cholesterol | 54.4 mg | 18% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | <0.01 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0.3 g (more) | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 2.26 g (more) | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 1.25 g (more) | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.38 g (more) | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 4.03 g (more) | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.03 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 0.24 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.04 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.03 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | <0.01 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1.88 µg | <1% |
| Retinol | 1.88 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.06 µg (more) | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.17 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 13% |
| Folate | 6.25 µg (more) | |
| Folate, DFE | 6.25 µg (more) | 2% |
| Folate, food | 6.25 µg (more) | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 µg (more) | 70% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 50.2 mg | 9% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.54 mg (more) | 9% |
| Magnesium | 12.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 189 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 238 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.87 mg (more) | 35% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 13.3 µg | 24% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in one serving. A check marks the food with more.
Turkey, ground
Serving size ½ cup, cooked · 65 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 137 kcal | |
| Protein | 17.5 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | |
| Fat | 7.48 g | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 39.4 g (more) | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 1.91 g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.44 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.25 g (more) | |
| Cholesterol | 67 mg (more) | 22% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | <0.01 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0.06 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 1.3 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 0.5 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.24 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 2.21 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.03 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 2 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.12 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.11 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g (more) | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 19.5 µg (more) | 2% |
| Retinol | 19.5 µg (more) | |
| Beta-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.13 µg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg (more) | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg (more) | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.21 mg (more) | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg (more) | 19% |
| Folate | 4.55 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 4.55 µg | 1% |
| Folate, food | 4.55 µg | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 50.7 mg (more) | 9% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 20.2 mg (more) | 2% |
| Iron | 1.01 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18.8 mg (more) | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 167 mg (more) | 13% |
| Potassium | 196 mg (more) | 4% |
| Sodium | 268 mg (more) | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.43 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg (more) | 12% |
| Selenium | 18.3 µg (more) | 33% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in one serving. A check marks the food with more.
Beef, ground
Serving size 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 261 kcal (more) | |
| Protein | 25.6 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | |
| Fat | 16.8 g (more) | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 56.3 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 6.46 g (more) | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.5 g (more) | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0.01 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0.48 g (more) | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 3.61 g (more) | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 2 g (more) | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.61 g (more) | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 6.44 g (more) | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.05 g (more) | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 0.38 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.06 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.05 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | <0.01 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | <1% |
| Retinol | 3 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg (more) | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.07 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate | 10 µg (more) | |
| Folate, DFE | 10 µg (more) | 2% |
| Folate, food | 10 µg (more) | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.7 µg (more) | 113% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 80.3 mg (more) | 15% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.47 mg (more) | 14% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 192 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 302 mg (more) | 6% |
| Sodium | 381 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg (more) | 56% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 21.3 µg | 39% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in 100 g. A check marks the food with more.
Turkey, ground
Serving size 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 211 kcal | |
| Protein | 26.9 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | |
| Fat | 11.5 g | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 60.6 g (more) | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 2.94 g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.75 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46 g (more) | |
| Cholesterol | 103 mg (more) | 34% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0.01 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0.09 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 2 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 0.77 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.38 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 3.4 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.04 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 3.08 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.18 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.16 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.02 g (more) | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.01 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 30 µg (more) | 3% |
| Retinol | 30 µg (more) | |
| Beta-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 0 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.09 mg (more) | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg (more) | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.02 mg (more) | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49 mg (more) | 29% |
| Folate | 7 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 7 µg | 2% |
| Folate, food | 7 µg | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.88 µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 78 mg | 14% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 31 mg (more) | 2% |
| Iron | 1.55 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg (more) | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 257 mg (more) | 21% |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 412 mg (more) | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.74 mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.17 mg (more) | 18% |
| Selenium | 28.2 µg (more) | 51% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in 100 g. A check marks the food with more.
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