Chicken thigh vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken thigh and beef tenderloin?
- Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat, while beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
- Beef tenderloin has 5 times less vitamin B5 than chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 1.285mg of vitamin B5, while beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
- Beef tenderloin is lower in cholesterol.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +414% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +645.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | -71.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 2.46µg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 9.72g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 3mg | 26% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 24.6g | 22% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 3.11mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.25mg | 21% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 10.27g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 4.03mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 23.9g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 324kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 22.9µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 331mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 203mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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