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Yolk vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yolk and beef tenderloin

  • Yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 333% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 +1333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +292.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.2%

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.
Yolk
10
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1096%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1725%
Contains more CholineCholine +801.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more OtherOther +84.1%
~equal in Fats ~24.6g
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.72g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 85mg 333%
Choline 820.2mg 91mg 133%
Selenium 56µg 22.9µg 60%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.25mg 55%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Folate 146µg 8µg 35%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Phosphorus 390mg 203mg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.26mg 21%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 2.46µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 3mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Protein 15.86g 23.9g 16%
Zinc 2.3mg 4.03mg 16%
Calcium 129mg 9mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.25mg 8%
Potassium 109mg 331mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.09mg 7%
Copper 0.077mg 0.123mg 5%
Iron 2.73mg 3.11mg 5%
Magnesium 5mg 22mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 10.27g 4%
Fats 26.54g 24.6g 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.014mg 2%
Saturated fat 9.551g 9.72g 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 0g 1%
Calories 322kcal 324kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Sodium 48mg 57mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.818mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
114%
Yolk
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.