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Beetroot vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beetroot and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Beetroot is higher in Folate, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 103% higher.
  • Beetroot contains 14 times more Folate than Beef tenderloin. While Beetroot contains 109µg of Folate, Beef tenderloin contains only 8µg.
  • Beetroot has less Saturated Fat.

Beets, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties used 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 +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +2250%
Contains more Iron +288.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +407.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +1051.4%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 331
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +2250%
Contains more Iron +288.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +407.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +1051.4%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 331

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +81.1%
Contains more Protein +1384.5%
Contains more Fats +14370.6%
Contains more Other +189.8%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +81.1%
Contains more Protein +1384.5%
Contains more Fats +14370.6%
Contains more Other +189.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31993.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1566.7%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31993.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1566.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 0g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 0.17g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 9.56g 0g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 6.76g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 2.8g 0g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 9mg Beetroot
Iron 0.8mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 325mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 78mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 0.35mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.075mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.329mg 0.014mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 109µg 8µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.047mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.048mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.068mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.058mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.018mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.056mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.021mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 9.72g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Beetroot
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.693g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.