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Beef tenderloin vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beef tenderloin and veggie burgers?

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, and choline, while veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, and fiber.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 213% higher.
  • Veggie burgers have 17 times less cholesterol than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 85mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers have 5mg.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than beef tenderloin (0).

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1411.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6692.9%
~equal in Potassium ~333mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.6µg

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2845.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.244mg

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +290.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +477.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.3%

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 Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 2.651mg 213%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.951mg 41%
Saturated fat 9.72g 1.44g 38%
Folate 8µg 124µg 29%
Fats 24.6g 6.3g 28%
Cholesterol 85mg 5mg 27%
Zinc 4.03mg 1.26mg 25%
Sodium 57mg 569mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 1.778g 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.01µg 19%
Protein 23.9g 15.7g 16%
Calcium 9mg 136mg 13%
Choline 91mg 19.4mg 13%
Iron 3.11mg 2.41mg 9%
Copper 0.123mg 0.2mg 9%
Magnesium 22mg 56mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.023g 7%
Calories 324kcal 177kcal 7%
Carbs 0g 14.27g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.753mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.303mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Selenium 22.9µg 22.6µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.244mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.289mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.37g N/A
Potassium 331mg 333mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.07g N/A
Phosphorus 203mg 206mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.885mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Veggie burger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.