Beef tenderloin vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Lamb loin
- Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Lamb loin is 26% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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
+46.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.8%
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Potassium
+34.6%
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Sodium
-10.9%
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Zinc
+18.2%
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Calcium
+100%
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Manganese
+42.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
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Iron
+46.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.8%
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Potassium
+34.6%
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Sodium
-10.9%
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Zinc
+18.2%
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Calcium
+100%
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Manganese
+42.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
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 B6
+127.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11.3%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+136.7%
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Vitamin B5
+160%
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Folate
+137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
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Vitamin B6
+127.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11.3%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+136.7%
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Vitamin B5
+160%
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Folate
+137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+130.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Fats - 23.59
Equal in Water - 52.5
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
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Other
+130.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Fats - 23.59
Equal in Water - 52.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.24
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.68
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.87 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.24
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.68
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.9g | 22.55g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 23.59g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 309kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 2.12mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.119mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 24.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.264mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.754mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.991mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.579mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.918mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.714mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 10.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 9.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.87g |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.