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Corned beef vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corned beef and Beef tenderloin?

  • Corned beef is richer in Selenium, while Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Sodium is 40% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin is lower in Sodium.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
4
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6
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.4%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Beef tenderloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.4%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
5
:
5
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Beef tenderloin
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 B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
3
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Beef tenderloin
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 Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Other +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
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2
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Beef tenderloin
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 18.98g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 8mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 1.86mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 125mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 145mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 973mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.58mg 4.03mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.123mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 22.9µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.25mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 6µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.726mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.445mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.536mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.473mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.901mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.58mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 98mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 6.34g 9.72g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Corned beef
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.