Beef tenderloin vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef tenderloin and turkey meat
- Beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 60% more than turkey meat.
- Beef tenderloin contains 5 times more saturated fat than turkey meat. While beef tenderloin contains 9.72g of saturated fat, turkey meat contains only 2.155g.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +552.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.9% |
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 | 1.02µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 9.573mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 2.155g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.616mg | 28% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 7.39g | 26% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.09mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 2.647g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.948mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 2.48mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 29.8µg | 13% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 28.55g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 109mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 2.119g | 7% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 189kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.281mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Choline | 91mg | 87.4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.565g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.