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Table salt vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between table salt and beef tenderloin?

  • Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 than table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1683% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin is lower in sodium.

We used Salt, table and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +614.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4037.5%
Contains more IronIron +842.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains more ZincZinc +3930%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22800%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +3088.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24085%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 57mg 1683%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Protein 0g 23.9g 48%
Saturated fat 0g 9.72g 44%
Selenium 0.1µg 22.9µg 41%
Fats 0g 24.6g 38%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.03mg 36%
Iron 0.33mg 3.11mg 35%
Phosphorus 0mg 203mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.27g 26%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.25mg 19%
Choline 0mg 91mg 17%
Calories 0kcal 324kcal 16%
Copper 0.03mg 0.123mg 10%
Potassium 8mg 331mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1g 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.25mg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 22mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.014mg 4%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Calcium 24mg 9mg 2%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
0%
Table salt
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 38701mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.