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Beef tenderloin vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef tenderloin and crackers different?

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, crackers are richer in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 103% more than crackers.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, 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 Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more IronIron +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3407.1%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +847.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1440.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~26.43g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1213.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg 103%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 13.137g 81%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Protein 23.9g 6.64g 35%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.49mg 32%
Selenium 22.9µg 6.7µg 29%
Sodium 57mg 726mg 29%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.416mg 27%
Folate 8µg 92µg 21%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.491mg 21%
Carbs 0g 61.3g 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Saturated fat 9.72g 5.562g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.456mg 15%
Choline 91mg 9.6mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.063mg 14%
Iron 3.11mg 4.03mg 12%
Calcium 9mg 120mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 6.553g 9%
Calories 324kcal 510kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.352mg 8%
Potassium 331mg 118mg 6%
Phosphorus 203mg 248mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.417mg 3%
Fats 24.6g 26.43g 3%
Copper 0.123mg 0.104mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.158g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.