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Lamb vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Beef tenderloin

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while Beef tenderloin has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 23% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Lamb. Lamb contains 0.66mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~331mg
~equal in Copper ~0.123mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.03mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg

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.
Lamb
6
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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.46µg
~equal in Choline ~91mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +281.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.9g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 -9.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 294kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 24.52g 23.9g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 9mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 1.88mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.119mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.46mg 4.03mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 72mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 22.9µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.46µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 8µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 91mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 9.72g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.268mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.044mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.075mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.889mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.989mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.612mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.933mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.163mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
52%
Lamb
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.