Beef broiled vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef broiled and beef tenderloin?
- Beef broiled is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12; however, beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B2, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Beef broiled's daily need coverage for zinc is 21% more.
- Beef tenderloin contains 3 times less vitamin B5 than beef broiled. Beef broiled contains 0.658mg of vitamin B5, while beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
- Beef broiled has less saturated fat.
We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +56.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +19.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +10.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +59.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +360.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.9g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
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 | -39.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.6% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Zinc | 6.31mg | 4.03mg | 21% |
Saturated fat | 5.895g | 9.72g | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.378mg | 3mg | 15% |
Fats | 15.41g | 24.6g | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.668g | 10.27g | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.64µg | 2.46µg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
Iron | 2.6mg | 3.11mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.176mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
Protein | 25.93g | 23.9g | 4% |
Calories | 250kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.484g | 1g | 3% |
Selenium | 21.5µg | 22.9µg | 3% |
Choline | 82.4mg | 91mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
Sodium | 72mg | 57mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 198mg | 203mg | 1% |
Calcium | 18mg | 9mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
Potassium | 318mg | 331mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.572g | N/A | |
Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.72mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.822mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.45mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.54mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.478mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.914mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.604mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
51%

44%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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

Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.825g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Beef broiled 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)