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Beef tenderloin vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and brunost

  • Beef tenderloin has more iron and zinc; however, brunost is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin A.
  • Brunost covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 86% more than beef tenderloin.
  • Brunost has 6 times less iron than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of iron, while brunost has 0.52mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less saturated fat.
  • Brunost has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brunost is 27, while the glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +498.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4344.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1240.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.271mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.42µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.7%
Contains more WaterWater +259.9%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +51.8%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.938g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 1.382mg 86%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 3.351mg 62%
Saturated fat 9.72g 19.16g 43%
Calcium 9mg 400mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Phosphorus 203mg 444mg 34%
Potassium 331mg 1409mg 32%
Iron 3.11mg 0.52mg 32%
Protein 23.9g 9.65g 29%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.14mg 26%
Sodium 57mg 600mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.315mg 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Selenium 22.9µg 14.5µg 15%
Carbs 0g 42.65g 14%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.813mg 14%
Magnesium 22mg 70mg 11%
Fats 24.6g 29.51g 8%
Calories 324kcal 466kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 7.879g 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg 5%
Cholesterol 85mg 94mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.271mg 2%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.42µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.04mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 42.65g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.938g 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.