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Beef tenderloin vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Butter cookie

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Choline, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 88% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 14 times more Choline than Butter cookie. Beef tenderloin contains 91mg of Choline, while Butter cookie contains 6.5mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +198.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +960.5%
Contains more Selenium +172.6%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%
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 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +198.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +960.5%
Contains more Selenium +172.6%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%

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 B6 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +850%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.19
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 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Folate +850%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +291.8%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Water +951.5%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +291.8%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Water +951.5%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.982
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.982

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 0g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 23.9g 6.1g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 18.8g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 324kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 0g 20.24g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 9mg 29mg Butter cookie
Iron 3.11mg 2.22mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 102mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 111mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 282mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 0.38mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.014mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 22.9µg 8.4µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.036mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.36µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.084mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.215mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.277mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.471mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.308mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.131mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.299mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.315mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.136mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 117mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 11.051g Beef tenderloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 5.522g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.982g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin Butter cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.