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Beef vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef and Beef tenderloin?

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Beef tenderloin is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Beef. Beef has 0.669mg of Vitamin B6, while Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
  • Beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.11
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.03
Equal in Selenium - 22.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.11
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.03
Equal in Selenium - 22.9

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.
Beef
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
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% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Fats +276.1%
Contains more Other +1465%
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Fats +276.1%
Contains more Other +1465%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 27.55g 23.9g Beef
Fats 6.54g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 169kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 13mg 9mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 259mg 203mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 331mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 57mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.097mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.009mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 25.4µg 22.9µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.26mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 3mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.25mg Beef
Folate 7µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 2.46µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.268mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 1.044mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.075mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.889mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.989mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.612mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.933mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.163mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.818mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 85mg
Trans Fat 0.375g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 2.595g 9.72g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1g Beef tenderloin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Beef tenderloin
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
79%
Beef
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.125g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (85 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.