Beef tenderloin vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and mutton
- The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 in mutton is higher than in beef tenderloin.
- Mutton covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than beef tenderloin.
- Mutton has 2 times less saturated fat than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of saturated fat, while mutton has 5.142g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).
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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 CopperCopper | +98.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +53.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +258.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +10.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 4.44µg | 83% |
Selenium | 22.9µg | 38µg | 27% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 6.52mg | 22% |
Fats | 24.6g | 11.09g | 21% |
Saturated fat | 9.72g | 5.142g | 21% |
Iron | 3.11mg | 4.76mg | 21% |
Protein | 23.9g | 33.43g | 19% |
Zinc | 4.03mg | 5.93mg | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 4.459g | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.897mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.377mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 272mg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 109mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.123mg | 0.062mg | 7% |
Calories | 324kcal | 234kcal | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
Sodium | 57mg | 135mg | 3% |
Choline | 91mg | 100.6mg | 2% |
Potassium | 331mg | 409mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg | 2% |
Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.814g | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.889mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.163mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A |
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:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats | +121.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +123.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
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
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.1% |