Ground beef vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and beef tenderloin
- Ground beef is richer in zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet beef tenderloin is richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef tenderloin is 18% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than beef tenderloin. Ground beef contains 0.512mg of vitamin B5, while beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
- Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 | +266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
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Protein
~23.9g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.1% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 9.72g | 17% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.03mg | 16% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 24.6g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 3.11mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 22.9µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 10.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1g | 4% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 91mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 331mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.46µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 23.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
46%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.647g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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)