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Beef tenderloin vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef tenderloin and Pork Meat

  • Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, however, Pork Meat is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 79% more than Pork Meat.
  • Pork Meat has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of Saturated Fat, while Pork Meat has 1.198g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +170.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.5%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.8%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
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 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +170.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.5%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.8%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Equal in Manganese - 0.013

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.6%
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 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +600.9%
Contains more Other +259.8%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.17
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +600.9%
Contains more Other +259.8%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%

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 Pork Meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pork Meat Opinion
Protein 23.9g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 24.6g 3.51g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 143kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 6mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1.15mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 203mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 331mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Zinc 4.03mg 2.42mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.111mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 3mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 8µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.57µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.044mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.889mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 1.989mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.612mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.163mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.818mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 85mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 1.334g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.506g Beef tenderloin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.522g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.