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Beef tenderloin vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef tenderloin and shortbread

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B6, while shortbread has more vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2707.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +912.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.275mg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1243.6%
Contains more OtherOther +203.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~26.22g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +732.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg 103%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 8.326g 49%
Protein 23.9g 5.37g 37%
Zinc 4.03mg 0.49mg 32%
Selenium 22.9µg 6.2µg 30%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.353mg 22%
Carbs 0g 63.78g 21%
Phosphorus 203mg 66mg 20%
Folate 8µg 81µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Choline 91mg 0.9mg 16%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.393mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.071mg 14%
Sodium 57mg 353mg 13%
Calories 324kcal 514kcal 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 6.708g 9%
Saturated fat 9.72g 8.105g 7%
Potassium 331mg 88mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Copper 0.123mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.314mg 4%
Fats 24.6g 26.22g 2%
Iron 3.11mg 2.98mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.275mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.321mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 62.48g N/A
Calcium 9mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.615g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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