Beef tenderloin vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beef tenderloin and lamb
- Beef tenderloin has more iron, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat, while lamb has more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 23% higher.
- Lamb contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg of vitamin B6, while lamb contains 0.13mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lamb 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 Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 IronIron | +65.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +281.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.52g
~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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.83g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 6.66mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.88mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.66mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 26.4µg | 6% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 20.94g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 8.82g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 8.83g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 4.46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.55µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.51g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 294kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 24.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 57mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 310mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Choline | 91mg | 93.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.777mg | 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.