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Beef tenderloin vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef tenderloin and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Beef tenderloin has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need for calcium, 110% more than beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin has 26 times more vitamin B3 than parmigiano-Reggiano. While beef tenderloin has 3mg of vitamin B3, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.114mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano 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 Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.8%
Contains more IronIron +245.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12222.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +507.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.87mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +410.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.26µg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +156.5%
~equal in Water ~50.6g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.5%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 9mg 1109mg 110%
Phosphorus 203mg 729mg 75%
Sodium 57mg 1529mg 64%
Iron 3.11mg 0.9mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.114mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.486mg 17%
Saturated fat 9.72g 13.317g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.049mg 15%
Choline 91mg 20.7mg 13%
Copper 0.123mg 0.238mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 6.098g 10%
Selenium 22.9µg 17.7µg 9%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.26µg 8%
Protein 23.9g 20g 8%
Fats 24.6g 20g 7%
Potassium 331mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.029mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 38mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.462g 4%
Calories 324kcal 265kcal 3%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.325mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Zinc 4.03mg 3.87mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.37g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.37g 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.597g)
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 - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.