Luncheon meat vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between luncheon meat and beef tenderloin
- Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat has 14 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. While luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, beef tenderloin has only 57mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 | +164.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 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 | +36.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | -59.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.7% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.46µg | 64% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 57mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 22.9µg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 3.11mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 9.72g | 26% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 24.6g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 4.03mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 23.9g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 10.27g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.123mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 324kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 331mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
33%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
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 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.