Beef tenderloin vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef tenderloin and danish pastry
- Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet danish pastry is richer in manganese and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 94% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
- Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
- Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.
Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +72.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +38.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +475.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2407.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1130% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +352.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.2µg | 94% |
Protein | 23.9g | 8g | 32% |
Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.7mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 23mg | 21% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
Iron | 3.11mg | 1.8mg | 16% |
Sodium | 57mg | 417mg | 16% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.351mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 108mg | 14% |
Saturated fat | 9.72g | 6.794g | 13% |
Choline | 91mg | 20.1mg | 13% |
Folate | 8µg | 60µg | 13% |
Carbs | 0g | 37.2g | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 2.575g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
Selenium | 22.9µg | 18.9µg | 7% |
Potassium | 331mg | 98mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
Copper | 0.123mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
Fats | 24.6g | 21.9g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 11.313g | 3% |
Calories | 324kcal | 374kcal | 3% |
Calcium | 9mg | 35mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.304mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 36.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 0g | 6.95g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.889mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.989mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.163mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +54% |
Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.5% |