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Beef tenderloin vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and baby food

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, yet baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 555% higher.
  • Baby food contains less cholesterol.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than baby food.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8044.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more IronIron +1427.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.1%

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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 7.7% 1.2% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +329.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +437.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.9%
Contains more FatsFats +459.1%
Contains more WaterWater +621.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +751.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Baby food Opinion
Calories 324kcal 379kcal Baby food
Protein 23.9g 12.2g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 4.4g Beef tenderloin
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Net carbs 0g 65.9g Baby food
Carbs 0g 73.4g Baby food
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Baby food
Magnesium 22mg 100mg Baby food
Calcium 9mg 733mg Baby food
Potassium 331mg 437mg Baby food
Iron 3.11mg 47.5mg Baby food
Sugar 0g 0.87g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 7.5g Baby food
Copper 0.123mg 0.334mg Baby food
Zinc 4.03mg 2.4mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 392mg Baby food
Sodium 57mg 3mg Baby food
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 3mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.189mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Folate 8µg 43µg Baby food
Choline 91mg 23.2mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 1.206g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.697g Baby food
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.158mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.4mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.477mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.041mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.404mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.24mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.672mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.653mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.286mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Baby food
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.951g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.