Beef tenderloin vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef tenderloin and pasta
- Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, pasta is higher in folate and vitamin B1.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 97% more than pasta.
- Beef tenderloin has 65 times more saturated fat than pasta. While beef tenderloin has 9.72g of saturated fat, pasta has only 0.15g.
- The glycemic index of pasta 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 Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1279.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +619.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1500% |
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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +635.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1657.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2242.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +909.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.7% |
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8182.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.14µg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 0.15g | 44% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 42% | |
| Protein | 23.9g | 5.15g | 38% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 1.05g | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.56mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.14mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 0.124g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 63mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 33mg | 17% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.034mg | 17% |
| Folate | 8µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.992mg | 13% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 131kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.209mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.93g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.429g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.