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
Turkey Breast
Typical serving: 1 serving (120g)
18/100
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.
| Nutrient | Beef (Mince / Steak) | Turkey Breast |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 147 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 30 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 6 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 318 mg | 300 mg |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 10 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 6.3 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.6 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Folate | 9 µg | 5 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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