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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.
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
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 less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +33.6%
Contains more Other +1017.9%
Equal in Water - 48.37
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 Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +33.6%
Contains more Other +1017.9%
Equal in Water - 48.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
43%
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 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)
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. 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.