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Turkey ham vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey ham and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 69% higher.
  • Turkey ham contains 16 times more Sodium than Beef tenderloin. While Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, Beef tenderloin contains only 57mg.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +211%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +207.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 WaterWater +52%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +515%
~equal in Other ~3.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +668.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 118kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 16.3g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 4g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 85mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 7mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 253mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 1mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Sugar 1.2g 0g Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.1mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 289mg 203mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Manganese 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 38.2µg 22.9µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.09mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.26mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 1.2g 9.72g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1g Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham 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
24%
Turkey ham
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
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. 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.