Beef tenderloin vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beef tenderloin and meatball
- Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and choline, while meatball has more vitamin B5, manganese, and fiber.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
- Meatball contains 2 times less zinc than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 4.03mg of zinc, while meatball contains 1.66mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in meatball 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 Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +788.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1914.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +146% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +269.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
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:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
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Fats
~22.21g
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
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 1µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 666mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 1.66mg | 22% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 14.4g | 19% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.77mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 3.346g | 16% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 15.3µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.924mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 7.627g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 91mg | 45.2mg | 8% |
| Folate | 8µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 239mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.136mg | 4% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 22.21g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.202mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 9.188g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 286kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.108mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 331mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.093g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
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.