Beef tenderloin vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef tenderloin and Italian sausage different?
- Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 48% more than Italian sausage.
- Beef tenderloin has 2 times more Iron than Italian sausage. Beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of Iron, while Italian sausage has 1.43mg.
- Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.
Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types were used in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+117.5%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+19.4%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Zinc
+68.6%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Calcium
+133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Selenium - 22
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Iron
+117.5%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+19.4%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Zinc
+68.6%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Calcium
+133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Selenium - 22
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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Vitamin B2
+11.6%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B12
+89.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+592.2%
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Vitamin B3
+38.8%
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Vitamin B6
+32%
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Vitamin B2
+11.6%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B12
+89.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+592.2%
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Vitamin B3
+38.8%
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Vitamin B6
+32%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25%
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Other
+44.2%
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Fats
+11%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 47.13
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Protein
+25%
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+44.2%
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Fats
+11%
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Equal in Water - 47.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+66.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+251.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+66.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+251.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 23.9g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 3.518g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals