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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+55.6%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Iron
+185.3%
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Potassium
+38.5%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Zinc
+62.5%
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Copper
+32.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
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Calcium
+55.6%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Iron
+185.3%
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Potassium
+38.5%
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-44.7%
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Zinc
+62.5%
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Copper
+32.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+219.1%
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Vitamin B5
+279.2%
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Vitamin B6
+146.4%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+141.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+219.1%
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Vitamin B5
+279.2%
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Vitamin B6
+146.4%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+141.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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Protein | 28.55g | 23.9g |
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Fats | 7.39g | 24.6g |
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Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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Calories | 189kcal | 324kcal |
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Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 14mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 1.09mg | 3.11mg |
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Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 223mg | 203mg |
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Potassium | 239mg | 331mg |
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Sodium | 103mg | 57mg |
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Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.03mg |
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Copper | 0.093mg | 0.123mg |
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Vitamin A | 39IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.07mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 15IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.4µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.25mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2.46µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.268mg |
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Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.044mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.075mg |
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Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.889mg |
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Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.989mg |
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Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.612mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.933mg |
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Valine | 0.902mg | 1.163mg |
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Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.818mg |
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Cholesterol | 109mg | 85mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.101g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 9.72g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 10.27g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
50

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Mineral Summary Score
37

51

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
171%

143%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
34%

114%

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 contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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.