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Meatball vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Beef tenderloin

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Fiber, while Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef tenderloin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +1914.3%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +142.8%
Contains more Selenium +49.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +1914.3%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +142.8%
Contains more Selenium +49.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Equal in Water - 48.37
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Equal in Water - 48.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 22.21g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 9mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 31mg 22mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 203mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 666mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 1.66mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.123mg
Manganese 0.282mg 0.014mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.09mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.25mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 36µg 8µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 66mg 85mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 7.627g 9.72g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.093g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.

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