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Beef tenderloin vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and pecan pie

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 95% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than pecan pie. Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg of vitamin B6, while pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.9%
Contains more IronIron +110.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4985.7%

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%
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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1347.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.8%
Contains more WaterWater +148.1%
Contains more OtherOther +160.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~22.2g

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +471%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.181g

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 Pecan pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.17µg 95%
Protein 23.9g 4.9g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.71g 31%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.712mg 30%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.02mg 27%
Saturated fat 9.72g 3.989g 26%
Selenium 22.9µg 12µg 20%
Iron 3.11mg 1.48mg 20%
Carbs 0g 52.2g 17%
Choline 91mg 17%
Phosphorus 203mg 94mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.06mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.847mg 13%
Copper 0.123mg 0.211mg 10%
Sodium 57mg 262mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.188mg 8%
Potassium 331mg 133mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.18mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.479mg 5%
Folate 8µg 26µg 5%
Calories 324kcal 412kcal 4%
Fats 24.6g 22.2g 4%
Calcium 9mg 32mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 11.181g 2%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Cholesterol 85mg 87mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.731g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.