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

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and chicken heart

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in selenium, yet chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, iron, copper, zinc, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 201% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 5 times more selenium than chicken heart. Beef tenderloin contains 22.9µg of selenium, while chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +432.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +91.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +535.7%

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 11% 3% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +923.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more FatsFats +163.7%
Contains more OtherOther +268.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52.1%

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
34% 31% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Chicken heart DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 7.29µg 201%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 2.559mg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.728mg 36%
Iron 3.11mg 5.96mg 36%
Selenium 22.9µg 4.3µg 34%
Saturated fat 9.72g 2.66g 32%
Copper 0.123mg 0.346mg 25%
Fats 24.6g 9.33g 23%
Zinc 4.03mg 6.59mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 2.37g 20%
Cholesterol 85mg 136mg 17%
Choline 91mg 17%
Protein 23.9g 15.55g 17%
Folate 8µg 72µg 16%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.883mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.71g 11%
Calories 324kcal 153kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.36mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.152mg 5%
Potassium 331mg 176mg 5%
Phosphorus 203mg 177mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.089mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Sodium 57mg 74mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.71g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.71g 0%
Calcium 9mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.704mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.376mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.696mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.88mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.408mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.