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Beef tenderloin vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef tenderloin and Penne

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Penne is higher in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 37% more than Penne.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 7 times more Cholesterol than Penne. While Beef tenderloin contains 85mg of Cholesterol, Penne contains only 12mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Iron +288.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +171.3%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Calcium +888.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +288.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +171.3%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Calcium +888.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%

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.
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Penne
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +319.3%
Contains more Fats +515%
Contains more Other +184.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +49.7%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +319.3%
Contains more Fats +515%
Contains more Other +184.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +49.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +927%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +927%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%

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 Penne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Penne Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.1g Penne
Protein 23.9g 5.7g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 4g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 16.8g Penne
Calories 324kcal 126kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0g 1.9g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 9mg 89mg Penne
Iron 3.11mg 0.8mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 203mg 118mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 122mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 248mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.1mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 1g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.4g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin Penne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.42g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.