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Beef tenderloin vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef tenderloin and Corned beef?

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Corned beef is higher in Selenium.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Sodium is 40% higher.
  • Corned beef has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Corned beef has 0.026mg.
  • Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.2%

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% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.5%
Contains more FatsFats +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Corned beef Opinion
Calories 324kcal 251kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 18.17g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 18.98g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Cholesterol 85mg 98mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 8mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 145mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1.86mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.03mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 203mg 125mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 973mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.014mg 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 22.9µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.026mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.17mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.23mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.63µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Folate 8µg 6µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg 69.2mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 6.34g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 9.22g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.67g Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.119mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.726mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.827mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.445mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.536mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.473mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.718mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.901mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.58mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Corned beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Beef tenderloin
34%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.