Danish pastry vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between danish pastry and beef tenderloin
- Danish pastry is richer in manganese and folate, yet beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 94% higher.
- Danish pastry contains 25 times more manganese than beef tenderloin. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while beef tenderloin contains 0.014mg.
- Beef tenderloin contains less sodium.
- Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.
Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese 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 CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2407.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +72.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +38.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +475.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +111.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1130% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +352.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 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 | +198.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +54% |
Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 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 | -30.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.5% |
~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.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 2.46µg | 94% |
Protein | 8g | 23.9g | 32% |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 4.03mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 23mg | 85mg | 21% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.25mg | 16% |
Iron | 1.8mg | 3.11mg | 16% |
Sodium | 417mg | 57mg | 16% |
Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.014mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 108mg | 203mg | 14% |
Saturated fat | 6.794g | 9.72g | 13% |
Choline | 20.1mg | 91mg | 13% |
Folate | 60µg | 8µg | 13% |
Carbs | 37.2g | 0g | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 1g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
Selenium | 18.9µg | 22.9µg | 7% |
Potassium | 98mg | 331mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 3mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
Copper | 0.089mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 35µg | 0µg | 4% |
Fats | 21.9g | 24.6g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 10.27g | 3% |
Calories | 374kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
Calcium | 35mg | 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 36.2g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 6.95g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.293mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.644mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.43mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.412mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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
22%

44%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.926g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)