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Candy bar vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and Beef tenderloin?

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11750% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin has 89 times less Manganese than Candy bar. Candy bar has 1.243mg of Manganese, while Beef tenderloin has 0.014mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more CopperCopper +529.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8778.6%
Contains more IronIron +220.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +387.2%
~equal in Zinc ~4.03mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61100%
Contains more FolateFolate +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +37%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2923.1%
Contains more OtherOther +73.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 522kcal 324kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 33.7g 24.6g Candy bar
Net carbs 43.3g 0g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 0g Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 22mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 9mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 331mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Sugar 42.22g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.123mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 308mg 203mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.014mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.25mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.25mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 75µg 8µg Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 4.678g 9.72g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 10.27g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.52mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.986mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.545mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.185mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.638mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.385mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.