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Beef tenderloin vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef tenderloin and cinnamon roll

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, and choline; however, cinnamon roll is higher in calcium and folate.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 96% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Beef tenderloin has 17 times more cholesterol than cinnamon roll. While beef tenderloin has 85mg of cholesterol, cinnamon roll has only 5mg.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.5%
Contains more IronIron +127%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +660.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1933.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1985.7%

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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1437.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +758.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +437.1%
Contains more WaterWater +154.8%
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~26.61g

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
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +267.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.16µg 96%
Protein 23.9g 4.45g 39%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.53mg 32%
Cholesterol 85mg 5mg 27%
Iron 3.11mg 1.37mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.676g 18%
Selenium 22.9µg 13µg 18%
Calcium 9mg 183mg 17%
Folate 8µg 72µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.038mg 16%
Carbs 0g 48.6g 16%
Choline 91mg 10.6mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Saturated fat 9.72g 12.649g 13%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.292mg 12%
Sodium 57mg 305mg 11%
Phosphorus 203mg 131mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.211mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.138mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Copper 0.123mg 0.062mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Potassium 331mg 102mg 7%
Calories 324kcal 452kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.404mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 8.723g 4%
Fats 24.6g 26.61g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.337mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Cinnamon roll
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
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.