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

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How are Beef tenderloin and Pork loin different?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Copper, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 80% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 4 times more Iron than Pork loin. While Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, Pork loin contains only 0.79mg.
  • Pork loin has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +293.7%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +119.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 197
Equal in Potassium - 356
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 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +293.7%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +119.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 197
Equal in Potassium - 356

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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +901.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
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 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +901.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Other +311.8%
Contains more Water +38.4%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Other +311.8%
Contains more Water +38.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pork loin Opinion
Protein 23.9g 19.74g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 12.58g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 198kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 3.11mg 0.79mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 197mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 57mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.74mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.056mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.011mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.248mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 8µg 1µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.53µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.244mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.891mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.91mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.572mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.766mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.514mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.785mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 1.064mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.77mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 5.61g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.34g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.