Pork Meat vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork Meat and beef tenderloin
- Pork Meat has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 79% more than pork Meat.
- Beef tenderloin has 11 times less vitamin B1 than pork Meat. Pork Meat has 0.95mg of vitamin B1, while beef tenderloin has 0.09mg.
- Pork Meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
Contains more IronIron | +170.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +10.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +66.5% |
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 | +955.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +331.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.17 g
Fats:
3.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.45 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Contains more WaterWater | +43.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +600.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +259.8% |
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Protein
~23.9g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.506 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 | -87.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +669.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 2.46µg | 79% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.95mg | 0.09mg | 72% |
Saturated fat | 1.198g | 9.72g | 39% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.739mg | 0.25mg | 38% |
Fats | 3.51g | 24.6g | 32% |
Selenium | 38.2µg | 22.9µg | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.432mg | 3mg | 28% |
Iron | 1.15mg | 3.11mg | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.334g | 10.27g | 22% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.012mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
Zinc | 2.42mg | 4.03mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.387mg | 0.26mg | 10% |
Calories | 143kcal | 324kcal | 9% |
Phosphorus | 267mg | 203mg | 9% |
Protein | 26.17g | 23.9g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 73mg | 85mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.506g | 1g | 3% |
Potassium | 421mg | 331mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 22mg | 2% |
Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
Calcium | 6mg | 9mg | 0% |
Sodium | 57mg | 57mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
Choline | 88.9mg | 91mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.175mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.229mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.367mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.13mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
63%

44%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.522g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
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.