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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.
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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more IronIron +90.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~340mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~213mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +62.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1390.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 324kcal 250kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 24.6g 15.11g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 9mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 331mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 3.11mg 1.63mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.073mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 203mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 28.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.38µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 8µg
Choline 91mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 9.72g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 6.298g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.56g Beef tenderloin
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
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.