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Pork bacon vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork bacon and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork bacon is 93% higher.
  • Pork bacon contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef tenderloin. While Pork bacon contains 1.033mg of Vitamin B5, Beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has less Sodium.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.6%
Contains more IronIron +108.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg

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.
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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 ProteinProtein +49.5%
Contains more FatsFats +75.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +127.8%
Contains more WaterWater +286.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +385.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 548kcal 324kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 23.9g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 24.6g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 9mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 331mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.182mg 0.123mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 506mg 203mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 22.9µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.09mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 3mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.25mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.25mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 119.3mg 91mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 10.27g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.268mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 1.044mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.075mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.889mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.989mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.612mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.933mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.163mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.818mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
54%
Pork bacon
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 2136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.467g)
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 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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.