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.
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Iron
+227.4%
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Potassium
+29.8%
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Sodium
-83%
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Zinc
+126.4%
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Copper
+59.7%
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Manganese
+180%
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Calcium
+77.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Selenium - 22
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Iron
+227.4%
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Potassium
+29.8%
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Sodium
-83%
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Zinc
+126.4%
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Copper
+59.7%
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Manganese
+180%
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Calcium
+77.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Selenium - 22
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.
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Vitamin B1
+63.6%
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Vitamin B2
+14.5%
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Vitamin B5
+64.5%
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Vitamin B6
+30.9%
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Vitamin B12
+423.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+91.1%
Equal in Folate - 8
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Vitamin B1
+63.6%
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Vitamin B2
+14.5%
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Vitamin B5
+64.5%
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Vitamin B6
+30.9%
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Vitamin B12
+423.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+91.1%
Equal in Folate - 8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+63.1%
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Other
+255.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+27%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
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
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Fats
+63.1%
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+255.7%
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+∞%
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Water
+27%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.3%
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+103.8%
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.3%
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Saturated Fat
-59.6%
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Polyunsaturated 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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Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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Protein | 23.9g | 22.51g |
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Fats | 24.6g | 15.08g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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Calories | 324kcal | 226kcal |
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Fructose | 0.04g |
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Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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Calcium | 9mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 3.11mg | 0.95mg |
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Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 203mg | 218mg |
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Potassium | 331mg | 255mg |
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Sodium | 57mg | 335mg |
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Zinc | 4.03mg | 1.78mg |
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Copper | 0.123mg | 0.077mg |
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Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.005mg |
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Selenium | 22.9µg | 22µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 20µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.227mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 5.732mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.152mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.191mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.47µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.173mg |
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Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.657mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.853mg |
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Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.549mg |
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Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.75mg |
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Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.565mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.69mg |
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Valine | 1.163mg | 0.935mg |
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Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.592mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 127mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 3.927g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 6.446g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 2.038g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

41%

Comparison summary
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 Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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.