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Beef tenderloin vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef tenderloin and Chocolate

  • Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 101% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 11 times less Vitamin B12 than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 2.46µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate contains 0.23µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 Zinc +100.5%
Contains more Selenium +663.3%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +563.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Copper +735.8%
Contains more Manganese +10035.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Zinc +100.5%
Contains more Selenium +663.3%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +563.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Copper +735.8%
Contains more Manganese +10035.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206

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 B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +969.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +969.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +389.8%
Contains more Water +4886.6%
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Fats +27.2%
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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +389.8%
Contains more Water +4886.6%
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Fats +27.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 23.9g 4.88g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 0g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 324kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0g 47.9g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 9mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 3.11mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 22mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 203mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 331mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 57mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 4.03mg 2.01mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.014mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 22.9µg 3µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.025mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.05mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.725mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.042mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.23µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 18.519g Beef tenderloin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 9.54g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.