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Chocolate brownie vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate brownie and beef tenderloin

  • Chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, and vitamin A; however, beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 96% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Beef tenderloin has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +140.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4092.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.1%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +99.1%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1437.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 +18.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.5%
Contains more WaterWater +283.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 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 -24.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +841.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.27g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.46µg 96%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 1g 56%
Protein 6.2g 23.9g 35%
Copper 0.388mg 0.123mg 29%
Zinc 0.97mg 4.03mg 28%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.014mg 25%
Selenium 11.5µg 22.9µg 21%
Vitamin A 176µg 0µg 20%
Choline 91mg 17%
Carbs 50.2g 0g 17%
Iron 1.84mg 3.11mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 3mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.25mg 12%
Sodium 343mg 57mg 12%
Saturated fat 7.319g 9.72g 11%
Phosphorus 132mg 203mg 10%
Calories 466kcal 324kcal 7%
Fats 29.1g 24.6g 7%
Magnesium 53mg 22mg 7%
Folate 29µg 8µg 5%
Potassium 176mg 331mg 5%
Calcium 57mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.26mg 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 85mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.25mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 10.27g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.401g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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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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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.