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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.
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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~218mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

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
23% 15% 61%
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%
~equal in Protein ~22.51g

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
32% 52% 16%
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.
Beef tenderloin Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 324kcal 226kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 22.51g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 15.08g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 85mg 127mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 331mg 255mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 0.95mg Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0g 0.12g Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.077mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.78mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 57mg 335mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.014mg 0.005mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 22µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.055mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.227mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.152mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.191mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.47µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 8µg
Trans Fat 0.078g Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg 62.9mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 6.446g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.173mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.657mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.853mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.549mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.75mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.565mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.69mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.935mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.592mg Beef tenderloin
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
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.

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.