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Beef tenderloin vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef tenderloin and Brisket raw

  • Beef tenderloin has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Brisket raw has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 36% more.
  • Beef tenderloin has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Brisket raw. Beef tenderloin has 1g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Brisket raw has 0.23g.
  • Brisket raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +39.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Potassium - 330
Equal in Zinc - 4.31
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
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 2% 72% 17% 87% 30% 11% 118% 27% 2% 90%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +39.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Potassium - 330
Equal in Zinc - 4.31
Equal in Manganese - 0.014

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 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.43
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% 7% 0% 0% 25% 40% 74% 21% 97% 6% 304% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +233.8%
Contains more Other +93.2%
Contains more Water +45.3%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +233.8%
Contains more Other +93.2%
Contains more Water +45.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
41% 55% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 raw Opinion
Protein 23.9g 20.72g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 7.37g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 155kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 5mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1.92mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Brisket raw
Phosphorus 203mg 201mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 330mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 79mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 4.31mg Brisket raw
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.014mg
Selenium 22.9µg 16.4µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.32mg Brisket raw
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Brisket raw
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.17mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.94mg Brisket raw
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.35mg Brisket raw
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.42mg Brisket raw
Folate 8µg 7µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.43µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.3µg Brisket raw
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.232mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.905mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.931mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.637mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.724mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.53mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.809mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 1.008mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.709mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 62mg Brisket raw
Saturated Fat 9.72g 2.59g Brisket raw
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 3.46g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.23g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Brisket raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.