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Beef tenderloin vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef tenderloin and beefsteak raw

  • Beef tenderloin has more iron and vitamin B2; however, beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for saturated fat, 39% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Beef tenderloin has 2 times more iron than beefsteak raw. While beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of iron, beefsteak raw has only 2mg.
  • Beefsteak raw 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 sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +55.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~220mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.69µg

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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +359%
Contains more OtherOther +848.5%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
~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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +336.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.72g 1.875g 36%
Fats 24.6g 5.36g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.543mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 2.354g 20%
Choline 91mg 17%
Iron 3.11mg 2mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.048mg 13%
Zinc 4.03mg 5.3mg 12%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.69µg 10%
Calories 324kcal 134kcal 10%
Selenium 22.9µg 27.9µg 9%
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.182mg 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.079mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.189g 5%
Protein 23.9g 21.38g 5%
Phosphorus 203mg 220mg 2%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 25mg 1%
Potassium 331mg 375mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.075mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 9mg 5mg 0%
Sodium 57mg 55mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.