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Muffin vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and beef tenderloin

  • Muffin has more manganese and folate; however, beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 96% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 32 times more manganese than beef tenderloin. While muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, beef tenderloin has only 0.014mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of muffin is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 +388.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.6%
Contains more IronIron +139.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +989.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.3%

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.
Muffin
8
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1437.5%
~equal in Choline ~91mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +432.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +93.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.46µg 96%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1g 47%
Protein 4.49g 23.9g 39%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Zinc 0.37mg 4.03mg 33%
Saturated fat 2.844g 9.72g 31%
Selenium 8.2µg 22.9µg 27%
Iron 1.3mg 3.11mg 23%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.014mg 19%
Cholesterol 30mg 85mg 18%
Carbs 53g 0g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.25mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 10.27g 14%
Fats 16.07g 24.6g 13%
Sodium 336mg 57mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Folate 48µg 8µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3mg 10%
Phosphorus 146mg 203mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.09mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.123mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.26mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 331mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.25mg 4%
Calcium 44mg 9mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Calories 375kcal 324kcal 3%
Magnesium 10mg 22mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Choline 92.5mg 91mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Muffin
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.876g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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