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Beef tenderloin vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef tenderloin and Bologna sausage different?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 64% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 4 times more Iron than Bologna sausage. While Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, Bologna sausage contains only 0.77mg.
  • Bologna sausage has less Cholesterol.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Bologna, pork are the varieties used in this article.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +303.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.1%

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% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.27mg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.732g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 324kcal 247kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 15.3g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 19.87g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 331mg 281mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 0.77mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 139mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 907mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.014mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 22.9µg 12.7µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.157mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.93µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 8µg 5µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg 54.4mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 9.732g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.149mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.641mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.663mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.168mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.204mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.412mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.585mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.737mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.482mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Bologna sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.881g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.