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Beef tenderloin vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef tenderloin and macaroon different?

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, macaroon is richer in fiber and copper.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 103% more than macaroon.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Cookies, coconut macaroon types were 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.
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains more IronIron +279.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +452.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +236.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.7%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +691.4%
Contains more WaterWater +320.6%
Contains more OtherOther +83%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~22.55g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +537.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%

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 Macaroon
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Macaroon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg 103%
Saturated fat 9.72g 20.099g 47%
Protein 23.9g 3.02g 42%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.73mg 30%
Selenium 22.9µg 6.8µg 29%
Iron 3.11mg 0.82mg 29%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 1.61g 22%
Carbs 0g 61.22g 20%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Phosphorus 203mg 68mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.22mg 17%
Copper 0.123mg 0.269mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.06mg 15%
Choline 91mg 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.096mg 12%
Sodium 57mg 241mg 8%
Calories 324kcal 460kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg 6%
Potassium 331mg 123mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Fats 24.6g 22.55g 3%
Magnesium 22mg 29mg 2%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.81g 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 56.12g N/A
Calcium 9mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0g 45.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.