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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +227.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27%
Contains more FatsFats +63.1%
Contains more OtherOther +255.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
Barbecue chicken Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 226kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 22.51g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 15.08g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 16mg 9mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 0.95mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0.12g 0g Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.077mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 1.78mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 218mg 203mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 8µg
Trans Fat 0.078g Beef tenderloin
Choline 62.9mg 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 3.927g 9.72g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.657mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.549mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.75mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.565mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.935mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.592mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Barbecue chicken
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
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.

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.