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Beef tenderloin vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef tenderloin and Beefsteak

  • Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beef tenderloin has 2 times more Iron than Beefsteak. While Beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of Iron, Beefsteak has only 1.63mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Iron +90.8%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134%
Equal in Folate - 8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134%
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +62.8%
Contains more Other +1390.5%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +19.8%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +62.8%
Contains more Other +1390.5%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 23.9g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 24.6g 15.11g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 250kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 3.11mg 1.63mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 203mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 331mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Zinc 4.03mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.123mg 0.073mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.078mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.14mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.38µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.173mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.889mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.989mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.612mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.163mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.818mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 9.72g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 6.298g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.56g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Beefsteak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.769g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.