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Beef tenderloin vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Taro?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Taro is richer in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% more.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Taro, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +465.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +1652.2%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +2635.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +465.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +1652.2%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +2635.7%

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +175%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +175%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1493.3%
Contains more Fats +12200%
Contains more Other +160.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1493.3%
Contains more Fats +12200%
Contains more Other +160.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Protein 23.9g 1.5g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 0.2g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Calories 324kcal 112kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0g 0.4g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 9mg 43mg Taro
Iron 3.11mg 0.55mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 203mg 84mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 57mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 4.03mg 0.23mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.014mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 22.9µg 0.7µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.025mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.6mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 8µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.023mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.069mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.054mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.111mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.067mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.02mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.082mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.082mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.034mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 9.72g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 0.016g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.083g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.679g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.