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

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The main differences between Beef tenderloin and Pork belly

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 68% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 6 times more Iron than Pork belly. Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, while Pork belly contains 0.52mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.

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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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +498.1%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Zinc +295.1%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +186.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +498.1%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Zinc +295.1%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +186.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.256
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.256

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Contains more Other +244%
Contains more Fats +115.5%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Contains more Other +244%
Contains more Fats +115.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pork belly Opinion
Protein 23.9g 9.34g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 53.01g Pork belly
Calories 324kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 9mg 5mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 0.52mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 4mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 108mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 185mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 4.03mg 1.02mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.052mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.006mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 22.9µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.242mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.647mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.256mg Pork belly
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.13mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 1µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.84µg 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 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 9.72g 19.33g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin Pork belly
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.61g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.