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Beef tenderloin vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Lamb loin

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Lamb loin is 26% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more IronIron +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.119mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.6µg

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% 0% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg
~equal in Choline ~88.4mg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%
~equal in Protein ~22.55g
~equal in Fats ~23.59g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~52.5g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.24g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.68g

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 Lamb loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 324kcal 309kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 22.55g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 23.59g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 95mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 9mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 331mg 246mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 2.12mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.119mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 3.41mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 180mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 64mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 22.9µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.24mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.11mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.21µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 8µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 91mg 88.4mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 10.24g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 9.68g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.87g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.264mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.965mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.754mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.579mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.918mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.714mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Lamb loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Beef tenderloin
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.