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Beef tenderloin vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and fish sandwiches

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline, yet fish sandwiches are richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 74% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 8 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. Beef tenderloin contains 4.03mg of zinc, while fish sandwiches contain 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.7%
Contains more IronIron +107.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +64%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1785.7%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +261.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.68µg 74%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 6.257g 35%
Saturated fat 9.72g 1.949g 35%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.49mg 32%
Protein 23.9g 10.29g 27%
Sodium 57mg 602mg 24%
Iron 3.11mg 1.5mg 20%
Fats 24.6g 12.45g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 2.595g 19%
Cholesterol 85mg 35mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.07mg 14%
Phosphorus 203mg 116mg 12%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Choline 91mg 28.9mg 11%
Folate 8µg 46µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.21mg 10%
Carbs 0g 26.69g 9%
Selenium 22.9µg 18µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.14mg 9%
Copper 0.123mg 0.075mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.15mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 331mg 206mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 324kcal 257kcal 3%
Calcium 9mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.37mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.3%
Contains more FatsFats +97.6%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +295.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +525.7%

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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.