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Beef tenderloin vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef tenderloin and pork bacon different?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12 and iron; however, pork bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pork bacon is 93% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than pork bacon. While beef tenderloin contains 2.46µg of vitamin B12, pork bacon contains only 1.16µg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less cholesterol.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more IronIron +108.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.6%

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +286.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.5%
Contains more FatsFats +75.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +127.8%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +385.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 57mg 2193mg 93%
Selenium 22.9µg 59µg 66%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.16µg 54%
Vitamin B3 3mg 10.623mg 48%
Phosphorus 203mg 506mg 43%
Fats 24.6g 43.27g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 4.859g 26%
Protein 23.9g 35.73g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 19.065g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.348mg 22%
Saturated fat 9.72g 14.187g 20%
Iron 3.11mg 1.49mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.033mg 16%
Calories 324kcal 548kcal 11%
Cholesterol 85mg 107mg 7%
Copper 0.123mg 0.182mg 7%
Zinc 4.03mg 3.36mg 6%
Potassium 331mg 539mg 6%
Choline 91mg 119.3mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.309mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 30mg 2%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.251mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.35g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.35g 0%
Calcium 9mg 10mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 2136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.467g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.