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Beef tenderloin vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef tenderloin and Leek

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Choline, yet Leek is higher in Manganese.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 103% more than Leek.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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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 Iron +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +480%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +3258.3%
Contains more Selenium +2190%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +480%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +3258.3%
Contains more Selenium +2190%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.12

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.
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Leek
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.233
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1493.3%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Other +198.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.6%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +1493.3%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Other +198.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Leek Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.35g Leek
Protein 23.9g 1.5g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 0.3g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 14.15g Leek
Calories 324kcal 61kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0g 3.9g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 9mg 59mg Leek
Iron 3.11mg 2.1mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 203mg 35mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 180mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 4.03mg 0.12mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.12mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 22.9µg 1µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.06mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.03mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.4mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.14mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.233mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.012mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.063mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.052mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.096mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.078mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.018mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.055mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.056mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.025mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 9.72g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 0.004g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.166g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Leek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.68g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.