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.
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% |
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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% |
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Water
~50.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
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% |