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Brotwurst vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brotwurst and beef tenderloin

  • Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B1, yet beef tenderloin is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for brotwurst is 46% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 5 times more calcium than beef tenderloin. Brotwurst contains 48mg of calcium, while beef tenderloin contains 9mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 +433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +201.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.7%

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 FatsFats +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.1%
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.72g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 57mg 46%
Iron 1.03mg 3.11mg 26%
Protein 14.3g 23.9g 19%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.03mg 18%
Choline 91mg 17%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.46µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.09mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1g 12%
Selenium 17µg 22.9µg 11%
Phosphorus 134mg 203mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.25mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 10.27g 8%
Cholesterol 63mg 85mg 7%
Fats 27.8g 24.6g 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.123mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.25mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.014mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Saturated fat 9.93g 9.72g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Potassium 281mg 331mg 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 22mg 1%
Calories 323kcal 324kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.21g)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.