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Frankfurter vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between frankfurter and beef tenderloin

  • Frankfurter contains less vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, choline, copper, and phosphorus than beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 45% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 17 times less sodium than frankfurter. Frankfurter contains 992mg of sodium, while beef tenderloin contains 57mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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 CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +159.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.3%
~equal in Potassium ~331mg

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 0% 0% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 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 +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.2%
~equal in Other ~3.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.46µg 45%
Sodium 992mg 57mg 41%
Protein 11.16g 23.9g 25%
Iron 1.2mg 3.11mg 24%
Selenium 10.3µg 22.9µg 23%
Zinc 2.03mg 4.03mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.26mg 17%
Cholesterol 55mg 85mg 10%
Choline 48.6mg 91mg 8%
Copper 0.055mg 0.123mg 8%
Phosphorus 152mg 203mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.09mg 6%
Fats 28.3g 24.6g 6%
Saturated fat 10.979g 9.72g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 12.048g 10.27g 4%
Magnesium 9mg 22mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 1g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 3.36g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Calories 316kcal 324kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.36g 0g N/A
Calcium 12mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 316mg 331mg 0%
Sugar 1.31g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.021mg 0.014mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter 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
25%
Frankfurter
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 935mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.259g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.