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Brown sugar vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and beef tenderloin

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and choline than beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 103% more than brown sugar.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 +822.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.9%
Contains more IronIron +338%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1808.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +3856.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19816.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3509.7%
Contains more OtherOther +595.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Protein 0.12g 23.9g 48%
Saturated fat 0g 9.72g 44%
Selenium 1.2µg 22.9µg 39%
Fats 0g 24.6g 38%
Zinc 0.03mg 4.03mg 36%
Carbs 98.09g 0g 33%
Iron 0.71mg 3.11mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Phosphorus 4mg 203mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.27g 26%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.25mg 16%
Choline 2.3mg 91mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg 8%
Copper 0.047mg 0.123mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1g 7%
Calcium 83mg 9mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 331mg 6%
Calories 380kcal 324kcal 3%
Magnesium 9mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.25mg 2%
Folate 1µg 8µg 2%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.014mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Sodium 28mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.72g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.