Beef tenderloin vs Ground meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Ground meat
- Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Ground meat is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef tenderloin is 18% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Ground meat. Beef tenderloin contains 0.26mg of Vitamin B2, while Ground meat contains 0.171mg.
- Ground meat contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+37%
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Magnesium
+29.4%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Potassium
+37.3%
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Sodium
-21.9%
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Copper
+55.7%
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Calcium
+266.7%
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Zinc
+44.9%
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Iron
+37%
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Magnesium
+29.4%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Potassium
+37.3%
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-21.9%
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Copper
+55.7%
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Calcium
+266.7%
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Zinc
+44.9%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+76.5%
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Vitamin B2
+52%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin B5
+104.8%
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Vitamin B6
+24.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
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Vitamin B1
+76.5%
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Vitamin B2
+52%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin B5
+104.8%
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Vitamin B6
+24.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 23.9g | 23.87g |
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Fats | 24.6g | 15.37g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 324kcal | 241kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 9mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 3.11mg | 2.27mg |
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Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 203mg | 166mg |
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Potassium | 331mg | 241mg |
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Sodium | 57mg | 73mg |
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Zinc | 4.03mg | 5.84mg |
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Copper | 0.123mg | 0.079mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.051mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.171mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.026mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.512mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.311mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.49µg |
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Vitamin K | µg | 2.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.121mg |
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Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.923mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.055mg |
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Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.861mg |
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Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.976mg |
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Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.614mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 1.163mg | 1.172mg |
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Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.775mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | g | 1.173g |
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Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 6.073g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 7.322g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.408g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

143%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
114%

71%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Ground meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.647g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ground meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.