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Beef tenderloin vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef tenderloin and Brisket

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Brisket is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Brisket covers your daily Zinc needs 24% more than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Brisket. While Beef tenderloin contains 0.26mg of Vitamin B2, Brisket contains only 0.171mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brisket 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 Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +28%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%

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 B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.6%
Contains more Other +1017.9%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Equal in Water - 52.48
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +33.6%
Contains more Other +1017.9%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Brisket Opinion
Protein 23.9g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 24.6g 18.42g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 289kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 3.11mg 2.43mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 175mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 232mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 4.03mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.123mg 0.1mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.01mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.059mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.171mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 8µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.12µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.181mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.889mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.989mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.612mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.163mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.818mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 85mg 106mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 7.934g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.681g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.415g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.