Beef tenderloin vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef tenderloin and smoked salmon?
- Beef tenderloin is richer in zinc, iron, and vitamin B2, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% higher.
- Smoked salmon has 13 times less zinc than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 4.03mg of zinc, while smoked salmon has 0.31mg.
- Smoked salmon is lower in saturated fat.
We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types in this comparison.
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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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +291.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.5% |
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:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +469.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +407.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.995g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 0.929g | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.31mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 3.26µg | 33% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 4.32g | 31% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 0.85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 672mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 23mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 2.023g | 21% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 32.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.87mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.101mg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 18.28g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.72mg | 11% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 117kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 164mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 175mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.278mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 91mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.995g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.791g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 615mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $14)
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 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.