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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% 0.67% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.42µg 85%
Saturated fat 9.72g 1.91g 36%
Fats 24.6g 7.02g 27%
Iron 3.11mg 1.2mg 24%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.57mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 2.66g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.48mg 18%
Choline 91mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.2mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.115mg 11%
Calories 324kcal 157kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.621mg 7%
Cholesterol 85mg 65mg 7%
Copper 0.123mg 0.074mg 5%
Protein 23.9g 21.89g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.66g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg 3%
Phosphorus 203mg 186mg 2%
Potassium 331mg 275mg 2%
Selenium 22.9µg 22.4µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 24mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 13mg 0%
Sodium 57mg 59mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.018mg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.957mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.704mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.996mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.616mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.857mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.66mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.