Ground beef vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and beef tenderloin
- Ground beef is richer in zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet beef tenderloin is richer in fats, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef tenderloin is 18% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than beef tenderloin. Ground beef contains 0.512mg of vitamin B5, while beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
- Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 9.72g | 17% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.03mg | 16% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 24.6g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 3.11mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 22.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 10.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1g | 4% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 331mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 91mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.46µg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 23.9g | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 9.9g | 7.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 101kcal | 136kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 41g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.3 | 1.2 | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.008g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.9g
~equal in
Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.1% |
