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Fillet vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fillet and beef sirloin

  • Fillet has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and fiber; however, beef sirloin is richer in selenium and zinc.
  • Fillet covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 114% more than beef sirloin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vegetarian fillets and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Fillet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +331.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +988.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3790%
~equal in Iron ~1.92mg

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.
Fillet
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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% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
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23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +747.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
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17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4944.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Beef sirloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 1.47µg 114%
Copper 0.925mg 0.085mg 93%
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.088mg 84%
Selenium 1µg 38.9µg 69%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.681mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 0.185g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.163mg 57%
Zinc 1.4mg 5.7mg 39%
Phosphorus 450mg 253mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 81mg 27%
Fiber 6.1g 0g 24%
Folate 102µg 10µg 23%
Vitamin E 3.45mg 0.39mg 20%
Fats 18g 5.03g 20%
Vitamin B3 12mg 9.001mg 19%
Sodium 490mg 66mg 18%
Protein 23g 30.8g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 12%
Calcium 95mg 22mg 7%
Choline 82mg 117.3mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.376g 2.006g 6%
Calories 290kcal 177kcal 6%
Potassium 600mg 410mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.849g 1.915g 4%
Carbs 9g 0g 3%
Iron 2mg 1.92mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 2.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fillet Beef sirloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
136%
Fillet
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.