Hamburger vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hamburger and Beef tenderloin different?
- Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 43% higher.
- Hamburger contains 11 times more Calcium than Beef tenderloin. While Hamburger contains 102mg of Calcium, Beef tenderloin contains only 9mg.
- Beef tenderloin has less Sodium.
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +141.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 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 ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 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 | -47.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +86.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +163.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 24.6g |
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 331mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 3.11mg |
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| Sugar | 4.15g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 4.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 203mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 57mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 2.46µg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g |
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| Choline | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 9.72g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 1g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.818mg |
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| Fructose | 2.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.624g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.