Beef tenderloin vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef tenderloin and cod
- Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B3, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3055% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 74 times more saturated fat than cod. Beef tenderloin contains 9.72g of saturated fat, while cod contains 0.131g.
Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
Contains more IronIron | +718.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +339.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +795.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.5% |
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 | +18.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +170.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +39.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 153mg | 3055% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.91µg | 65% |
Saturated fat | 9.72g | 0.131g | 44% |
Fats | 24.6g | 0.67g | 37% |
Iron | 3.11mg | 0.38mg | 34% |
Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.45mg | 33% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 0.094g | 25% |
Selenium | 22.9µg | 33.1µg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.065mg | 15% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 43mg | 14% |
Calories | 324kcal | 82kcal | 12% |
Protein | 23.9g | 17.81g | 12% |
Copper | 0.123mg | 0.028mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.063mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.231g | 5% |
Choline | 91mg | 65.2mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 22mg | 32mg | 2% |
Potassium | 331mg | 413mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
Calcium | 9mg | 16mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 203mg | 0% |
Sodium | 57mg | 54mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.163mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A |
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:
17.81 g
Fats:
0.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3571.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +943.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +67.9% |
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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
0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10825.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |