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Beef tenderloin vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Summer sausage?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 62% more.
  • Summer sausage contains 3 times less Selenium than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 22.9µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less Sodium.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types 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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.7%
Contains more IronIron +37.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.9mg
~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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +54.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +48.2%

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% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.47g

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 Summer sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 324kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 23.9g 19.43g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 331mg 206mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 2.26mg Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0g 0.12g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.123mg 0.07mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.25mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 178mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 1483mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.014mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 22.9µg 7.5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.16mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.9mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.13mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.73µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 7µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 10.47g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.15mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.54mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.62mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.1mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.16mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.36mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.56mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.69mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.47mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Summer sausage
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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
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 ($)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.