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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 for 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% 21% 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.93µg 64%
Sodium 57mg 907mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.523mg 36%
Iron 3.11mg 0.77mg 29%
Selenium 22.9µg 12.7µg 19%
Zinc 4.03mg 2.03mg 18%
Protein 23.9g 15.3g 17%
Saturated fat 9.72g 6.839g 13%
Phosphorus 203mg 139mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.72mg 9%
Cholesterol 85mg 59mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.157mg 8%
Choline 91mg 54.4mg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.107g 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Fats 24.6g 19.87g 7%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.9mg 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg 5%
Calories 324kcal 247kcal 4%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.036mg 1%
Potassium 331mg 281mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 9.732g 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.73g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.73g 0%
Calcium 9mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
40%
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.