Beef tenderloin vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and barbecue chicken
- Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, copper, and choline; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken has 3 times less iron than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of iron, while barbecue chicken has 0.95mg.
- Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +29.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +227.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +423.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
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Protein
~22.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.47µg | 83% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 0.95mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 3.927g | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 1.78mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 5.732mg | 17% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 15.08g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 127mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 6.446g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 2.038g | 7% |
| Choline | 91mg | 62.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.227mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 22.51g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 218mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 255mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.793g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.