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Gingerbread vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between gingerbread and beef tenderloin

  • Gingerbread is higher in manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1, yet beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 100% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread contains 49 times more manganese than beef tenderloin. While gingerbread contains 0.683mg of manganese, beef tenderloin contains only 0.014mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef tenderloin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
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 +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +688.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4778.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.5%
~equal in Iron ~3.11mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 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 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4000%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +512.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +72.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 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 -57.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 2.46µg 100%
Protein 3.9g 23.9g 40%
Zinc 0.39mg 4.03mg 33%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.014mg 29%
Saturated fat 4.122g 9.72g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1g 21%
Phosphorus 54mg 203mg 21%
Cholesterol 32mg 85mg 18%
Choline 91mg 17%
Carbs 49.2g 0g 16%
Fats 16.4g 24.6g 13%
Selenium 16.3µg 22.9µg 12%
Sodium 327mg 57mg 12%
Magnesium 70mg 22mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.26mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 10.27g 8%
Copper 0.195mg 0.123mg 8%
Calcium 71mg 9mg 6%
Folate 33µg 8µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.25mg 5%
Iron 2.88mg 3.11mg 3%
Potassium 439mg 331mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.25mg 3%
Calories 356kcal 324kcal 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
17%
Gingerbread
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.598g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.