Fish sandwich vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish sandwiches and beef tenderloin
- Fish sandwiches are richer in manganese, yet beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 74% higher.
- Fish sandwiches contain 19 times more manganese than beef tenderloin. Fish sandwiches contain 0.264mg of manganese, while beef tenderloin contains 0.014mg.
- Beef tenderloin contains less sodium.
- Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1785.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +107.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +64% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +722.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +261.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +214.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 2.46µg | 74% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 1g | 35% |
Saturated fat | 1.949g | 9.72g | 35% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 4.03mg | 32% |
Protein | 10.29g | 23.9g | 27% |
Sodium | 602mg | 57mg | 24% |
Iron | 1.5mg | 3.11mg | 20% |
Fats | 12.45g | 24.6g | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 10.27g | 19% |
Cholesterol | 35mg | 85mg | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 116mg | 203mg | 12% |
Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.014mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Choline | 28.9mg | 91mg | 11% |
Folate | 46µg | 8µg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
Carbs | 26.69g | 0g | 9% |
Selenium | 18µg | 22.9µg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.26mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.075mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 3mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
Potassium | 206mg | 331mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
Calories | 257kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
Calcium | 37mg | 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 25.69g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.53g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.889mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.989mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.163mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.818mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 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 ProteinProtein | +132.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +97.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
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Water
~48.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 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 | -79.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +525.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +295.8% |