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Beef Liver vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef Liver and Beef tenderloin

  • Beef Liver is higher than Beef tenderloin in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2838% more than Beef tenderloin.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
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 IronIron +110.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11512.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2442.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~331mg

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 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2744%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2769.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3062.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +368.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more FatsFats +367.7%
Contains more OtherOther +82%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 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 -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +813.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 191kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 29.08g 23.9g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 6mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 352mg 331mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 3.11mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.123mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 4.03mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 203mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.014mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 22.9µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.09mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.26mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.25mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.25mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.46µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 8µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Beef tenderloin
Choline 426mg 91mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 9.72g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.268mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.044mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.075mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.889mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.989mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.612mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.933mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.163mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.818mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver 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
1003%
Beef Liver
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 311mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.