Beef tenderloin vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef tenderloin and chinook salmon different?
- Beef tenderloin is higher in zinc and iron; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chinook salmon is 44% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 7 times more zinc than chinook salmon. While beef tenderloin contains 4.03mg of zinc, chinook salmon contains only 0.56mg.
- Chinook salmon has less saturated fat.
Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 IronIron | +241.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +619.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +454.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.4% |
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 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +234.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +337.5% |
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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-166.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.6% |
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Protein
~25.72g
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Carbs
~0g
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
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 10.045mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 46.8µg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.56mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 3.214g | 30% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 0.91mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 122mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 371mg | 24% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 13.38g | 17% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.87µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.462mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.865mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 2.662g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 5.742g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.053mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Folate | 8µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 231kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 505mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 25.72g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 85mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.506g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (85 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)