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Beef tenderloin vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef tenderloin and biscuits

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet biscuits are higher in calcium, vitamin B1, manganese, and folate.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 99% more than biscuits.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 28 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While beef tenderloin contains 85mg of cholesterol, biscuits contain only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +646.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2511.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2600%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2975%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.949mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.4%
Contains more FatsFats +50.9%
Contains more WaterWater +67.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.08µg 99%
Protein 23.9g 7g 34%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.54mg 32%
Cholesterol 85mg 3mg 27%
Saturated fat 9.72g 4.324g 25%
Sodium 57mg 580mg 23%
Calcium 9mg 235mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.356mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.163g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.035mg 17%
Choline 91mg 17%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.378mg 16%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Fats 24.6g 16.3g 13%
Folate 8µg 61µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 6.93g 8%
Potassium 331mg 121mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Phosphorus 203mg 164mg 6%
Selenium 22.9µg 19.5µg 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.082mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.31mg 4%
Iron 3.11mg 2.9mg 3%
Calories 324kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.285mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.949mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.396g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.