Ham vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ham and beef tenderloin
- Ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and selenium.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 75% more than ham.
- Ham has 21 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. While ham has 1203mg of sodium, beef tenderloin has only 57mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 ManganeseManganese | +285.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +737.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +278.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 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 WaterWater | +39.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +344.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +292% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.46µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.09mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 57mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 9.72g | 36% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 24.6g | 29% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.11mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 10.27g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 85mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 4.03mg | 10% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 324kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 23.9g | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 22.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 331mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 203mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
44%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)
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.