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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +498.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +295.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +192.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.9% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +244% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.5% |
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Carbs
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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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.84µg | 68% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 53.01g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 19.33g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 24.7g | 36% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 0.52mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 5.65g | 31% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 9.34g | 29% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 8µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 1.02mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.396mg | 26% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 108mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.647mg | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 518kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 185mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.242mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.61g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.