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Beef tenderloin vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef tenderloin and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and choline than beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 103% more than brown sugar.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.9%
Contains more IronIron +338%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1808.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +822.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +3856.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19816.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3509.7%
Contains more OtherOther +595.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Brown sugar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg 103%
Protein 23.9g 0.12g 48%
Saturated fat 9.72g 0g 44%
Selenium 22.9µg 1.2µg 39%
Fats 24.6g 0g 38%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.03mg 36%
Carbs 0g 98.09g 33%
Iron 3.11mg 0.71mg 30%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Phosphorus 203mg 4mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 0g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.11mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.041mg 16%
Choline 91mg 2.3mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.123mg 0.047mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0g 7%
Calcium 9mg 83mg 7%
Potassium 331mg 133mg 6%
Calories 324kcal 380kcal 3%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.132mg 2%
Folate 8µg 1µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.064mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Sodium 57mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 97.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0%

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Beef tenderloin Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.72g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.