Mozzarella vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mozzarella and beef tenderloin?
- Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, choline, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% higher.
- Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index (27) than beef tenderloin (0).
We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8022.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +1144% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +355.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +28.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2400% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +394.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 731mg | 9mg | 72% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.46µg | 64% |
Phosphorus | 524mg | 203mg | 46% |
Iron | 0.25mg | 3.11mg | 36% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 3mg | 18% |
Vitamin A | 137µg | 0µg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 10.27g | 14% |
Selenium | 15.7µg | 22.9µg | 13% |
Choline | 18.4mg | 91mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
Fats | 17.1g | 24.6g | 12% |
Copper | 0.027mg | 0.123mg | 11% |
Cholesterol | 54mg | 85mg | 10% |
Zinc | 3.13mg | 4.03mg | 8% |
Protein | 27.5g | 23.9g | 7% |
Potassium | 95mg | 331mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
Saturated fat | 10.867g | 9.72g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 1g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Calories | 280kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
Sodium | 16mg | 57mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.23g | 0g | N/A |
Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
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Water
~48.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
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 | -10.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.5% |