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Biscuit vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Biscuit and Beef tenderloin

  • Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate, yet Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 99% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 27 times more Manganese than Beef tenderloin. While Biscuit contains 0.378mg of Manganese, Beef tenderloin contains only 0.014mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 +2511.1%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +646.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +2511.1%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +646.3%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.11

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 Vitamin B1 +295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2975%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 Vitamin B1 +295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2975%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +241.4%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Water +67.4%
Equal in Other - 3.13
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +241.4%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Water +67.4%
Equal in Other - 3.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.2%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 0g Biscuit
Protein 7g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 16.3g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 44.6g 0g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 324kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 9mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 164mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 121mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 580mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 0.54mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.082mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.378mg 0.014mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.09mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.26mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.25mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 61µg 8µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.211mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.514mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.226mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.132mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.313mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.161mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 3mg 85mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 9.72g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.396g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.