Beef tenderloin vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beef tenderloin and jerky
- Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2, while jerky has more zinc, folate, phosphorus, iron, and copper.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 88% higher.
- Jerky contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 2.46µg of vitamin B12, while jerky contains 0.99µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in jerky 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 Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +74.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +84.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +101.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +692.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +83.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1575% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +19.9% |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater | +107.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +118.5% |
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Fats
~25.6g
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.011g
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 57mg | 2081mg | 88% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.99µg | 61% |
Zinc | 4.03mg | 8.11mg | 37% |
Folate | 8µg | 134µg | 32% |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 407mg | 29% |
Iron | 3.11mg | 5.42mg | 29% |
Selenium | 22.9µg | 10.7µg | 22% |
Protein | 23.9g | 33.2g | 19% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 48mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.123mg | 0.227mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
Potassium | 331mg | 597mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.732mg | 8% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 51mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.179mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 9.72g | 10.85g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
Calories | 324kcal | 410kcal | 4% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
Carbs | 0g | 11g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 11.305g | 3% |
Choline | 91mg | 109.1mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Fats | 24.6g | 25.6g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 20mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 9.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 9g | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.011g | 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% |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

35%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

111%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 2024mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.