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Beef vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef and Beef tenderloin?

  • Beef is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Zinc is 21% more.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Beef. Beef contains 0.658mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
  • Beef has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Selenium - 22.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Selenium - 22.9

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.
Beef
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Fats +59.6%
Contains more Other +360.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Fats +59.6%
Contains more Other +360.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Beef tenderloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 25.93g 23.9g Beef
Fats 15.41g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 250kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 18mg 9mg Beef
Iron 2.6mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 198mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 318mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 72mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 6.31mg 4.03mg Beef
Copper 0.085mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.012mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 21.5µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef
Vitamin D 2IU Beef
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 3mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.25mg Beef
Folate 9µg 8µg Beef
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 2.46µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.72mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.45mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.54mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.478mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.914mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.604mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Trans Fat 0.572g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 5.895g 9.72g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1g Beef tenderloin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Beef
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.825g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.