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Beef tenderloin vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beef tenderloin and cheese sandwich

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, and folate.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 98% more.
  • Beef tenderloin has 12 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. Beef tenderloin has 85mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich has 7mg.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than beef tenderloin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more IronIron +18.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7635.7%
~equal in Potassium ~306mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.3µg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.185mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.261mg
~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% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1411.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%
~equal in Fats ~25g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +816.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.351g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.12µg 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 9.166g 54%
Manganese 0.014mg 1.083mg 46%
Sodium 57mg 839mg 34%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.87mg 29%
Protein 23.9g 9.8g 28%
Cholesterol 85mg 7mg 26%
Phosphorus 203mg 382mg 26%
Saturated fat 9.72g 4.129g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.358mg 22%
Calcium 9mg 204mg 20%
Carbs 0g 58.2g 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Folate 8µg 64µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.427mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Calories 324kcal 497kcal 9%
Magnesium 22mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.622mg 7%
Iron 3.11mg 2.62mg 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.16mg 4%
Selenium 22.9µg 24.3µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Fats 24.6g 25g 1%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.185mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.261mg 1%
Potassium 331mg 306mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 55.1g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 10.351g 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.219mg 0%

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Beef tenderloin Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.591g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.