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Potato salad vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Beef tenderloin

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 103% more than Potato salad.
  • Beef tenderloin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +621.4%
Contains more Iron +378.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Selenium +458.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +621.4%
Contains more Iron +378.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Selenium +458.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.1%
Contains more Protein +791.8%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +60.5%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.1%
Contains more Protein +791.8%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +60.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 8.2g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 9mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 52mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 254mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 529mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 0.31mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.118mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.101mg 0.014mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.25mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 7µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.116mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.202mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.171mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.066mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.172mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.062mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 68mg 85mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 9.72g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.291g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.