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Brisket vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brisket and beef tenderloin

  • Brisket is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Brisket covers your daily zinc needs 24% more than beef tenderloin.
  • Brisket contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than beef tenderloin. While brisket contains 0.568mg of vitamin B5, beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains more IronIron +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 ProteinProtein +20.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1017.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Zinc 6.69mg 4.03mg 24%
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 2.46µg 14%
Saturated fat 7.305g 9.72g 11%
Fats 18.42g 24.6g 10%
Protein 28.82g 23.9g 10%
Iron 2.43mg 3.11mg 9%
Selenium 27.1µg 22.9µg 8%
Cholesterol 106mg 85mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.25mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.934g 10.27g 6%
Phosphorus 175mg 203mg 4%
Choline 109.8mg 91mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.09mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.123mg 3%
Potassium 232mg 331mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 289kcal 324kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.25mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 9mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 22mg 1%
Sodium 48mg 57mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.014mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.101mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.253mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.192mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.717mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Brisket
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.415g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.