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Beef tenderloin vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef tenderloin and Swiss cheese different?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline; however, Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for Swiss cheese is 88% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 47 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While beef tenderloin contains 3mg of vitamin B3, Swiss cheese contains only 0.064mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less saturated fat.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index (0) than Swiss cheese (27).

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Cheese, swiss 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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +359.7%
Contains more IronIron +2292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31%
~equal in Zinc ~4.37mg

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +487.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +26%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 9mg 890mg 88%
Phosphorus 203mg 574mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.72g 18.227g 39%
Iron 3.11mg 0.13mg 37%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 3.06µg 25%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.064mg 18%
Choline 91mg 15.5mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.071mg 14%
Selenium 22.9µg 30µg 13%
Fats 24.6g 30.99g 10%
Potassium 331mg 72mg 8%
Copper 0.123mg 0.047mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.011mg 7%
Protein 23.9g 26.96g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 8.046g 6%
Sodium 57mg 187mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Calories 324kcal 393kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.302mg 3%
Zinc 4.03mg 4.37mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 33mg 3%
Cholesterol 85mg 93mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.353mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.341g 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.44g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.