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 for 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 CalciumCalcium | +522.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
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 | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +341.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +272.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +552.1% |
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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
4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 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 | -55.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 2.46µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.09mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 3mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 3.11mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 22.9µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 9.72g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.25mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.25mg | 17% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 24.6g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 10.27g | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 4.03mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 1g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 324kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 91mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 74mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 23.9g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 331mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
51%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.381g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.