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.
- The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is lower.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +171.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +288.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +888.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +515% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +184.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.7% |
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +927% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 103% | |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 42% | |
| Protein | 23.9g | 5.7g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 2.3g | 34% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 4g | 32% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 0.8mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 1.1mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 12mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 1g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 19% | |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 118mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 126kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 248mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 16.8g | 6% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 122mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.42g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)