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Beef sirloin vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef sirloin and fillet

  • Beef sirloin has more selenium and zinc; however, fillet is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Fillet covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 114% more than beef sirloin.
  • Fillet contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Vegetarian fillets.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3790%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +331.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +988.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.9%
~equal in Iron ~2mg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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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% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Fillet
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23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +747.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
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17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +118.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4944.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Fillet Opinion
Calories 177kcal 290kcal Fillet
Protein 30.8g 23g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 18g Fillet
Net carbs 0g 2.9g Fillet
Carbs 0g 9g Fillet
Cholesterol 81mg 0mg Fillet
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 95mg Fillet
Potassium 410mg 600mg Fillet
Iron 1.92mg 2mg Fillet
Sugar 0g 0.8g Beef sirloin
Fiber 0g 6.1g Fillet
Copper 0.085mg 0.925mg Fillet
Zinc 5.7mg 1.4mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 450mg Fillet
Sodium 66mg 490mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3.45mg Fillet
Manganese 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 38.9µg 1µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 1.1mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.9mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 12mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 1.5mg Fillet
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 4.2µg Fillet
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 102µg Fillet
Choline 117.3mg 82mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 2.849g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 4.376g Fillet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 9.332g Fillet
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Fillet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
53%
Beef sirloin
136%
Fillet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
78%
Fillet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.