Beef tenderloin vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef tenderloin and tuna salad?
- Beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, tuna salad is richer in selenium and vitamin B3.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 53% more.
- Tuna salad contains 7 times less zinc than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 4.03mg of zinc, while tuna salad contains 0.56mg.
- Tuna salad has less cholesterol.
We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Fish, tuna salad 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +619.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.9% |
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 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +105% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.3% |
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:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
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
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +255.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +312.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 1.2µg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 1.544g | 37% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 41.2µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.56mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 1mg | 26% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 9.26g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 13mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 6.7mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 4.122g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 2.887g | 18% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 23.9g | 16.04g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.07mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 402mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.081mg | 13% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 187kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 178mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 178mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.145mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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