Ricotta vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ricotta and beef tenderloin
- Ricotta is higher in calcium, yet beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, choline, and copper.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta contains 23 times more calcium than beef tenderloin. While ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, beef tenderloin contains only 9mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in ricotta is lower.
- The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 CalciumCalcium | +2200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +215.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +718.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +485.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.9% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2784.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +481.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +623.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +420% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 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 | -14.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.7% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 2.46µg | 88% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.11mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 4.03mg | 26% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 23.9g | 25% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 9mg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 24.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 3mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 10.27g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.25mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 22.9µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 91mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.123mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 85mg | 11% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 324kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 331mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 9.72g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 203mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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.