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Beef tenderloin vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Chicken heart

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 201% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 5 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Beef tenderloin contains 22.9µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Selenium +432.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +91.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.5%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Manganese +535.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Selenium +432.6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +91.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.5%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Manganese +535.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +923.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +923.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +163.7%
Contains more Other +268.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.1%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +163.7%
Contains more Other +268.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin Chicken heart
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 23.9g 15.55g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 9.33g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 324kcal 153kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 3.11mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 177mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 176mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 74mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.123mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.014mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 22.9µg 4.3µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 8µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.199mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.704mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.833mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.355mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.303mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.376mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.696mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.88mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.408mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 136mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 2.37g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.