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Beef tenderloin vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef tenderloin and Cheeseburger different?

  • Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Choline, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 71% more than Cheeseburger.
  • Beef tenderloin has 3 times more Choline than Cheeseburger. Beef tenderloin has 91mg of Choline, while Cheeseburger has 28.9mg.
  • Cheeseburger contains less Cholesterol.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Contains more Calcium +1222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +2157.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Contains more Calcium +1222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +2157.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Folate +775%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118%
Contains more Folate +775%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +67.1%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Other +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +67.1%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Other +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.8%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 23.9g 16.51g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 14.72g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 324kcal 308kcal Beef tenderloin
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 0g 4.88g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 9mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 3.11mg 2.71mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 203mg 161mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 196mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 515mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.49mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.111mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 22.9µg 19.6µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.228mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.76µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.155mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.571mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.755mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.316mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.784mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.377mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.755mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.881mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.445mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 6.473g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 5.413g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.247g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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