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

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What are the differences between Pork leg and Beef tenderloin?

  • Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 76% more.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork leg. Pork leg contains 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.09mg.
  • Pork leg has less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types 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 less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Manganese +64.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Manganese +64.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Other +154.5%
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 Water +29.2%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Other +154.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 17.43g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 18.87g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 245kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 5mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 0.85mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 199mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 315mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 47mg 57mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.065mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.023mg 0.014mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 22.9µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.09mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.25mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.25mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.776mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.787mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.376mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.55mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.444mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.931mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.659mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 73mg 85mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 9.72g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 1g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
46%
Pork leg
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.