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Shortbread vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and beef tenderloin

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, while beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B6.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 28 times less manganese than shortbread. Shortbread contains 0.393mg of manganese, while beef tenderloin contains 0.014mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2707.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269.4%
~equal in Iron ~3.11mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10011.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1243.6%
Contains more OtherOther +203.9%
~equal in Fats ~24.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
46% 49% 5%
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 -16.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +732.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1g 49%
Protein 5.37g 23.9g 37%
Zinc 0.49mg 4.03mg 32%
Selenium 6.2µg 22.9µg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.09mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 0g 21%
Phosphorus 66mg 203mg 20%
Folate 81µg 8µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Choline 0.9mg 91mg 16%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.014mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.25mg 14%
Sodium 353mg 57mg 13%
Calories 514kcal 324kcal 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 10.27g 9%
Saturated fat 8.105g 9.72g 7%
Potassium 88mg 331mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.123mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.26mg 4%
Fats 26.22g 24.6g 2%
Iron 2.98mg 3.11mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 0g N/A
Calcium 13mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Shortbread
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.615g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 ($)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.

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