Beef ribs vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef ribs and beef tenderloin
- Beef ribs are higher in zinc and monounsaturated fat, yet beef tenderloin is higher in iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Beef ribs cover your daily zinc needs 16% more than beef tenderloin.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef tenderloin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +413.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.9g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~48.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.9% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 4.03mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 9.72g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 3.11mg | 10% |
| Fats | 30.49g | 24.6g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 10.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 2.46µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 203mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 22.9µg | 3% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 23.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 331mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 85mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
39%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (85 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)