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Beef tenderloin vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef tenderloin and muffin

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6; however, muffin is higher in manganese and folate.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 96% more than muffin.
  • Beef tenderloin has 11 times more zinc than muffin. While beef tenderloin has 4.03mg of zinc, muffin has only 0.37mg.
  • Muffin has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.6%
Contains more IronIron +139.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +989.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +388.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3107.1%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Choline ~92.5mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +432.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +93.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710.3%

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 Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.16µg 96%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 8.103g 47%
Protein 23.9g 4.49g 39%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.37mg 33%
Saturated fat 9.72g 2.844g 31%
Selenium 22.9µg 8.2µg 27%
Iron 3.11mg 1.3mg 23%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.449mg 19%
Cholesterol 85mg 30mg 18%
Carbs 0g 53g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.04mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 4.822g 14%
Fats 24.6g 16.07g 13%
Sodium 57mg 336mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Folate 8µg 48µg 10%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.418mg 10%
Phosphorus 203mg 146mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.168mg 7%
Copper 0.123mg 0.06mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.163mg 7%
Potassium 331mg 121mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.47mg 4%
Calcium 9mg 44mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Calories 324kcal 375kcal 3%
Magnesium 22mg 10mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Choline 91mg 92.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.876g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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