Beef tenderloin vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef tenderloin and ground beef
- Beef tenderloin is richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet ground beef is richer in zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef tenderloin is 18% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than ground beef. Beef tenderloin contains 0.26mg of vitamin B2, while ground beef contains 0.171mg.
- Ground beef 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 6.073g | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 5.84mg | 16% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 15.37g | 14% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 2.27mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 19.1µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 7.322g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.171mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.026mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.512mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.311mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.408g | 4% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Choline | 91mg | 73.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.49µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 23.87g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.87g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
