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Whey vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whey and Beef tenderloin

  • Whey has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 91% more than Whey.
  • Whey has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Whey, sweet, fluid 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 Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Iron +5083.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.3%
Contains more Potassium +105.6%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +2975%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1105.3%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Iron +5083.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.3%
Contains more Potassium +105.6%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +2975%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1105.3%
Equal in Sodium - 57

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.
Whey
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +706.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +778.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +706.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +778.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +92.5%
Contains more Protein +2711.8%
Contains more Fats +6733.3%
Contains more Other +490.6%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +92.5%
Contains more Protein +2711.8%
Contains more Fats +6733.3%
Contains more Other +490.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8990.9%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8990.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Protein 0.85g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 0.36g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Calories 27kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 5.14g 0g Beef tenderloin
Calcium 47mg 9mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 8mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 46mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 161mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 54mg 57mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.004mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.001mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 1.9µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.25mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 1µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.054mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.078mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.068mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.016mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.046mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.016mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 2mg 85mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 9.72g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Whey
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.49g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.