Barbecue chicken vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Barbecue chicken and Beef tenderloin
- Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Choline.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Barbecue chicken.
- Beef tenderloin has 6 times less Sodium than Barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, while Beef tenderloin has 57mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Iron
+227.4%
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Potassium
+29.8%
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Sodium
-83%
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Zinc
+126.4%
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Copper
+59.7%
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Manganese
+180%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Selenium - 22.9
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Iron
+227.4%
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Potassium
+29.8%
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Sodium
-83%
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Zinc
+126.4%
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Copper
+59.7%
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Manganese
+180%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+91.1%
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Vitamin B1
+63.6%
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Vitamin B2
+14.5%
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Vitamin B5
+64.5%
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Vitamin B6
+30.9%
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Vitamin B12
+423.4%
Equal in Folate - 8
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+91.1%
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Vitamin B1
+63.6%
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Vitamin B2
+14.5%
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Vitamin B5
+64.5%
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Vitamin B6
+30.9%
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Vitamin B12
+423.4%
Equal in Folate - 8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Water
+27%
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Fats
+63.1%
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Other
+255.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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Carbs
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Water
+27%
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Fats
+63.1%
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+255.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+103.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+103.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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Protein | 22.51g | 23.9g |
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Fats | 15.08g | 24.6g |
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Carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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Calories | 226kcal | 324kcal |
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Fructose | 0.04g |
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Sugar | 0.12g | 0g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 0.95mg | 3.11mg |
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Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 218mg | 203mg |
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Potassium | 255mg | 331mg |
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Sodium | 335mg | 57mg |
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Zinc | 1.78mg | 4.03mg |
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Copper | 0.077mg | 0.123mg |
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Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.014mg |
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Selenium | 22µg | 22.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 67IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.25mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.46µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.268mg |
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Threonine | 0.657mg | 1.044mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.075mg |
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Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.889mg |
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Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.989mg |
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Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.612mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.933mg |
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Valine | 0.935mg | 1.163mg |
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Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.818mg |
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Cholesterol | 127mg | 85mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.927g | 9.72g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 6.446g | 10.27g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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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
25%

44%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.793g)
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.