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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.
Contains more Iron +303.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +80.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +157.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +303.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +80.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +11.8%
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 Protein +56.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.732
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.732

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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 23.9g 15.3g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 19.87g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 324kcal 247kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 3.11mg 0.77mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 139mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 281mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 907mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 22.9µg 12.7µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
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
Folate 8µg 5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.93µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 85mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 9.72g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 9.732g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.