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Beef tenderloin vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and dulce de Leche

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and copper, yet dulce de Leche is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 90% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 31 times more copper than dulce de Leche. Beef tenderloin contains 0.123mg of copper, while dulce de Leche contains 0.004mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +1729.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2975%
Contains more ZincZinc +410.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +748.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2688.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~350mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +693.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
~equal in Choline ~89.1mg

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.4%
Contains more FatsFats +234.7%
Contains more WaterWater +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +379.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.4%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.31µg 90%
Iron 3.11mg 0.17mg 37%
Selenium 22.9µg 2.7µg 37%
Protein 23.9g 6.84g 34%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.79mg 29%
Fats 24.6g 7.35g 27%
Saturated fat 9.72g 4.534g 24%
Calcium 9mg 251mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 2.143g 20%
Cholesterol 85mg 29mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.016mg 18%
Carbs 0g 55.35g 18%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.21mg 17%
Copper 0.123mg 0.004mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.835mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.405mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.016mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.375g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Sodium 57mg 129mg 3%
Potassium 331mg 350mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Phosphorus 203mg 193mg 1%
Folate 8µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 324kcal 315kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 55.35g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Choline 91mg 89.1mg 0%
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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.186g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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