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Beefsteak vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Beef tenderloin

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Beef tenderloin. While Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, Beef tenderloin has only 0.25mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.3%
Equal in Folate - 8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.3%
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Fats +62.8%
Contains more Other +1390.5%
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Fats +62.8%
Contains more Other +1390.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 26.72g 23.9g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 250kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 22mg 9mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 203mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 331mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Zinc 4.85mg 4.03mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.009mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 28.8µg 22.9µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 3mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.25mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.25mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.054mg 1.044mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.075mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.889mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.989mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.612mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.933mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 1.163mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.818mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 85mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 9.72g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.769g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
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 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.