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Blue cheese vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between blue cheese and beef tenderloin

  • Blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, and choline.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need for calcium 52% more than beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, blue 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
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 +5766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +903.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 43% 5% 15% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +490.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +16.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 -47.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 353kcal 324kcal Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 28.74g 24.6g Blue cheese
Net carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 85mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 9mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 0.31mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0.5g 0g Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.04mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.66mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 387mg 203mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 721IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 14.5µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.26mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 8µg Blue cheese
Choline 15.4mg 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 18.669g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1g Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.268mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.075mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.889mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.584mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.933mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 1.163mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
40%
Blue cheese
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1089mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.