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Beef tenderloin vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef tenderloin and skipjack tuna different?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 98% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 23 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While beef tenderloin contains 9.72g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna contains only 0.42g.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +94.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.4%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1807%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +162.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4126.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3mg 18.756mg 98%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.981mg 56%
Selenium 22.9µg 46.8µg 43%
Saturated fat 9.72g 0.42g 42%
Fats 24.6g 1.29g 36%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.05mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 0.243g 25%
Iron 3.11mg 1.6mg 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Phosphorus 203mg 285mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.122mg 11%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.19µg 11%
Calories 324kcal 132kcal 10%
Protein 23.9g 28.21g 9%
Cholesterol 85mg 60mg 8%
Potassium 331mg 522mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.485mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 44mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.038mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.403g 4%
Calcium 9mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Copper 0.123mg 0.11mg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Sodium 57mg 47mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.