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Pork vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork and Beef tenderloin

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork. Pork contains 0.877mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +257.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +257.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Sodium - 57

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.
Pork
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +874.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 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 +874.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Other +251.7%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +14.3%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Other +251.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.9%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 27.32g 23.9g Pork
Fats 13.92g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 242kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 19mg 9mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 203mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 331mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.39mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.073mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.009mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 45.3µg 22.9µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.09mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.26mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.25mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.25mg Pork
Folate 5µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.268mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 1.044mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.075mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.889mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.989mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.612mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.933mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.163mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.818mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 85mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 9.72g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.