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Beef tenderloin vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Falafel?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Falafel is richer in Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% more.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Falafel, home-prepared types 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.
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Selenium +2190%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +4835.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Selenium +2190%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +4835.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 192

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.6%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Other +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +79.6%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Other +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 23.9g 13.31g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 17.8g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 324kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 9mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 3.11mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 22mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 203mg 192mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 57mg 294mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.5mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.014mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 22.9µg 1µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.166mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.125mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.134mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.492mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.567mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.944mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.856mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.187mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.707mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.562mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.364mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 9.72g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 10.171g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.337g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.