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Chicken sandwich vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken sandwich and Beef tenderloin

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 97% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 13 times less Sodium than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of Sodium, while Beef tenderloin contains 57mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Manganese +1464.3%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +560.7%
Contains more Copper +83.6%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Manganese +1464.3%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +560.7%
Contains more Copper +83.6%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1792.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1792.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Fats +119.8%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Water - 48.37
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Fats +119.8%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Water - 48.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 0g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 11.19g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 20.89g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 9mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 245mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 753mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 0.61mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.067mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.219mg 0.014mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 32IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.09mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.26mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.25mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.25mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 8µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 35mg 85mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 2.123g 9.72g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken sandwich Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.597g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.

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