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Beef tenderloin vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beef tenderloin and nachos?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and choline; however, nachos are richer in fiber.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 100% more.
  • Nachos contain 28 times less cholesterol than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 85mg of cholesterol, while nachos contain 3mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index (0) than nachos (75).

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more IronIron +314.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1235.7%
~equal in Potassium ~362mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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%
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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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3414.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%
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
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.07µg 100%
Protein 23.9g 4.32g 39%
Saturated fat 9.72g 2.173g 34%
Iron 3.11mg 0.75mg 30%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.86mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.04g 27%
Cholesterol 85mg 3mg 27%
Selenium 22.9µg 8.6µg 26%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.63mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Choline 91mg 26.4mg 12%
Carbs 0g 34.91g 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Sodium 57mg 313mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.133mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 14.02g 9%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.187mg 8%
Copper 0.123mg 0.064mg 7%
Calcium 9mg 63mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 42mg 5%
Fats 24.6g 21.5g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.123mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.215mg 3%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Calories 324kcal 343kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Phosphorus 203mg 198mg 1%
Potassium 331mg 362mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.547g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.