Meatball vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between meatball and beef tenderloin
- Meatball has more vitamin B5, manganese, and fiber, while beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and choline.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
- The amount of sodium in beef tenderloin is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +788.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1914.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +146% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 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 | +66% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.6% |
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Water
~48.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 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 | -21.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 2.46µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 57mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 4.03mg | 22% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 23.9g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 3.11mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 1g | 16% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 22.9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.014mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 9.72g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 91mg | 8% |
| Folate | 36µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 24.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 10.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 296mg | 331mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
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
36%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.093g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.