Turkey meat vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey meat and beef tenderloin
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 60% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than beef tenderloin. While turkey meat contains 0.948mg of vitamin B5, beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beef tenderloin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +141.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +552.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | -77.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2.46µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 9.72g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.25mg | 28% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 24.6g | 26% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 3.11mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 10.27g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.03mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 22.9µg | 13% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 23.9g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 85mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1g | 7% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 324kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 331mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 203mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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
50%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.565g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.