USDA-derived comparison

Beef (Mince / Steak) vs Turkey Breast

Beef (Mince / Steak) leads for Vitamin B12, Zinc and Iron; Turkey Breast answers with Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 and Selenium.

Who each is for: Choose beef (Mince / Steak) for vitamin B12 and zinc. Choose turkey Breast for vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Beef (Mince / Steak)

Typical serving: 1 serving (113g)

21/100

More vitamin B12More zincMore iron
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Turkey Breast

Typical serving: 1 serving (120g)

18/100

More vitamin B3More vitamin B6More selenium
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBeef (Mince / Steak)Turkey Breast
Calories250 kcal147 kcal
Protein26 g30 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat15 g2 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat6 g1 g
Sodium72 mg60 mg
Potassium318 mg300 mg
Calcium18 mg10 mg
Iron2.6 mg1.2 mg
Magnesium21 mg30 mg
Zinc6.3 mg1.7 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.1 µg0.3 µg
Vitamin B122.6 µg0.4 µg
Folate9 µg5 µg

Servings differ: 1 serving of beef (mince / steak) is about 113g, 1 serving of turkey breast about 120g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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