Chicken fingers vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken fingers and beef tenderloin
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 96% more than chicken fingers.
- Beef tenderloin has 13 times less sodium than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 769mg of sodium, while beef tenderloin has 57mg.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1528.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +326% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +467.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +397.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1437.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
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 | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.3% |
~equal in
Water
~48.37g
~equal in
Other
~3.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 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 | -74.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +478.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 2.46µg | 96% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 9.72g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 1g | 32% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 57mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 3.11mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 4.03mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.25mg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 24.6g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 10.27g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 85mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 203mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 22.9µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.014mg | 9% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 23.9g | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 373mg | 331mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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
42%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.227g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 712mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.