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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.1% |
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Protein
~22.55g
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Fats
~23.59g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~52.5g
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
10.24 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.
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| 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
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 7.1mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 2.12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.21µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 3.41mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.87g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 24.6µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 246mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 95mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 22.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 10.24g | 2% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 23.59g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 9.68g | 1% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 309kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Choline | 91mg | 88.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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