Pork leg vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork leg and beef tenderloin?
- Pork leg is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 76% more.
- Beef tenderloin contains 8 times less vitamin B1 than pork leg. Pork leg contains 0.736mg of vitamin B1, while beef tenderloin contains 0.09mg.
- Pork leg has less saturated fat.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types 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 less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +717.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +290.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 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 | -32.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 2.46µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.09mg | 54% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 3.11mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 4.03mg | 19% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 9.72g | 14% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 23.9g | 13% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22.9µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 24.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 1g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 10.27g | 5% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 203mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 331mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
42%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.