Beef tenderloin vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beef tenderloin and foie gras
- Beef tenderloin has more zinc, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 289% higher.
- Foie gras contains 4 times less zinc than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 4.03mg of zinc, while foie gras contains 0.92mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef tenderloin is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.
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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 | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +338% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +677.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +757.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.1% |
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 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +282.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
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:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 9.4µg | 289% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 25.61g | 38% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 44µg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.4mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 5.5mg | 30% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 43.84g | 30% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 697mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.92mg | 28% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 11.4g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 150mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 14.45g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 1.2mg | 19% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Folate | 8µg | 60µg | 13% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 462kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 138mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.299mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.51mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 200mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
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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%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.73g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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