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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, folate, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for 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.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than butter cookie.

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.
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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.2%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +960.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +583.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.19mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +291.8%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +951.5%
Contains more OtherOther +95.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.982g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.36µg 88%
Protein 23.9g 6.1g 36%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.38mg 33%
Selenium 22.9µg 8.4µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.37mg 23%
Carbs 0g 68.9g 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Folate 8µg 76µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.036mg 16%
Choline 91mg 6.5mg 15%
Phosphorus 203mg 102mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 5.522g 12%
Iron 3.11mg 2.22mg 11%
Cholesterol 85mg 117mg 11%
Sodium 57mg 282mg 10%
Copper 0.123mg 0.2mg 9%
Fats 24.6g 18.8g 9%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.17mg 7%
Calories 324kcal 467kcal 7%
Saturated fat 9.72g 11.051g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.335mg 6%
Potassium 331mg 111mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.488mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Calcium 9mg 29mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 20.24g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.982g 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Butter cookie
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
35%
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 Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 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.