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Beef tenderloin vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef tenderloin and milk

  • Milk contains less vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline than beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Milk contains 104 times less iron than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of iron, while milk contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.

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 Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.7%
Contains more IronIron +10266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1130%
Contains more ZincZinc +859.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +593.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1288.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.8%

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%
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +414.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +609.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2436.1%
Contains more OtherOther +317.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +85.9%

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3607.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2757.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

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 Milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.47µg 83%
Protein 23.9g 3.37g 41%
Saturated fat 9.72g 0.633g 41%
Iron 3.11mg 0.03mg 39%
Fats 24.6g 0.97g 36%
Selenium 22.9µg 3.3µg 36%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.42mg 33%
Cholesterol 85mg 5mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 0.277g 25%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.093mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.037mg 16%
Phosphorus 203mg 95mg 15%
Calories 324kcal 42kcal 14%
Copper 0.123mg 0.01mg 13%
Choline 91mg 17.7mg 13%
Calcium 9mg 125mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.035g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.185mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Potassium 331mg 150mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 11mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.99g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.361mg 2%
Sodium 57mg 44mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.003mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.087g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.