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Beef tenderloin vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef tenderloin and kit Kat different?

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline; however, kit Kat is richer in calcium.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 79% more than kit Kat.
  • Beef tenderloin has 45 times more zinc than kit Kat. Beef tenderloin has 4.03mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat contains less cholesterol.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.3%
Contains more IronIron +211%
Contains more ZincZinc +4377.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +358%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +614.3%
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +339.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2867.5%
Contains more OtherOther +144.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.7%

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.56µg 79%
Saturated fat 9.72g 17.953g 37%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.09mg 36%
Protein 23.9g 6.51g 35%
Selenium 22.9µg 5µg 33%
Iron 3.11mg 1mg 26%
Cholesterol 85mg 11mg 25%
Carbs 0g 64.59g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.02mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.5mg 16%
Calcium 9mg 125mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 5.844g 11%
Choline 91mg 31mg 11%
Copper 0.123mg 0.22mg 11%
Calories 324kcal 518kcal 10%
Phosphorus 203mg 135mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.64mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.21mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Magnesium 22mg 37mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Potassium 331mg 231mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.117mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Folate 8µg 14µg 2%
Fats 24.6g 25.99g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.895g 1%
Net carbs 0g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Sodium 57mg 54mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.