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Beef tenderloin vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and chicken fingers

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 96% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 6 times less zinc than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 4.03mg of zinc, while chicken fingers have 0.71mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, 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 Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more IronIron +326%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +467.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1528.6%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1437.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +76.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~46.64g
~equal in Other ~2.94g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.3%

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 Chicken fingers
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 Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.16µg 96%
Saturated fat 9.72g 2.493g 33%
Vitamin B3 3mg 8.217mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.783g 32%
Sodium 57mg 769mg 31%
Iron 3.11mg 0.73mg 30%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.71mg 30%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.244mg 20%
Fats 24.6g 13.95g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.426mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 4.83g 14%
Cholesterol 85mg 48mg 12%
Phosphorus 203mg 282mg 11%
Selenium 22.9µg 17.5µg 10%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.228mg 9%
Protein 23.9g 19.22g 9%
Choline 91mg 43.7mg 9%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.179mg 6%
Carbs 0g 17.25g 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.069mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Folate 8µg 19µg 3%
Calories 324kcal 271kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 331mg 373mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 17mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.227g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 712mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.