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

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How are Pork chop and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 75% higher.
  • Pork chop contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef tenderloin. While Pork chop contains 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, Beef tenderloin contains only 0.09mg.
  • Pork chop has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Selenium +59%
Contains more Iron +257.5%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 331
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Selenium +59%
Contains more Iron +257.5%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 331

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +272.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +272.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Other +552.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 Water +27%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Other +552.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.1%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 23.72g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 14.35g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 231kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 56mg 9mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 241mg 203mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 74mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 3.15mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.105mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.01mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 36.4µg 22.9µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.09mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.26mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.25mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.25mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.268mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.075mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.889mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.989mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.612mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.933mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.163mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.818mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 4.339g 9.72g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork chop
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.381g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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.

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.