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Turkey ham vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey ham and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 69% higher.
  • Turkey ham contains 16 times more Sodium than Beef tenderloin. While Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, Beef tenderloin contains only 57mg.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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 Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.8%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +211%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.8%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +211%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 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 B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +515%
Equal in Other - 3.13
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +52%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +515%
Equal in Other - 3.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +668.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.5%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +668.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 4g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 1.2g 0g Beef tenderloin
Calcium 7mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 1mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 289mg 203mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 909mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.1mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 38.2µg 22.9µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.09mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.26mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
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 64mg 85mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 9.72g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Turkey ham
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 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.