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Butter vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter and Beef tenderloin

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 204% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
Butter
2
:
8
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Iron +15450%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +745.8%
Contains more Potassium +1279.2%
Contains more Zinc +4377.8%
Contains more Copper +668.8%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +2190%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Beef tenderloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Iron +15450%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +745.8%
Contains more Potassium +1279.2%
Contains more Zinc +4377.8%
Contains more Copper +668.8%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +2190%

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.
Butter
Butter
4
:
7
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8233.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1347.1%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Beef tenderloin
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 B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8233.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1347.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
:
3
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Fats +229.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +2711.8%
Contains more Water +169.6%
Contains more Other +7725%
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Beef tenderloin
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 Fats +229.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +2711.8%
Contains more Water +169.6%
Contains more Other +7725%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
:
1
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Beef tenderloin
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Butter
Protein 0.85g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 81.11g 24.6g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 0g Butter
Calories 717kcal 324kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 0g Beef tenderloin
Calcium 24mg 9mg Butter
Iron 0.02mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 2mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 24mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 24mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 11mg 57mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.016mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.004mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 1µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 2499IU 0IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 3µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.038mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.083mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.067mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.021mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.057mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.023mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 215mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 50.489g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 10.27g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 1g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
21%
Butter
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 40.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.