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Beef tenderloin vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef tenderloin and Turkey breast

  • Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of Saturated Fat, while Turkey breast has 1.91g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +159.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~186mg
~equal in Sodium ~59mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +485.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +250.4%
Contains more OtherOther +201%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%
~equal in Protein ~21.89g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +286.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 324kcal 157kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 21.89g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 7.02g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 9mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 331mg 275mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1.2mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.074mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.57mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 186mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 59mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.014mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.9µg 22.4µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.115mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.42µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 7µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 2.66g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.242mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.957mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.889mg 1.704mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.612mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.857mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 1.141mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.66mg Beef tenderloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Turkey breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Beef tenderloin
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.