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Beef ribs vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef ribs and Fajita different?

  • Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 75% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 8 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. While Beef ribs contain 12.29g of Saturated Fat, Fajita contains only 1.596g.

Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 284
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 284

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
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% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 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% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +432.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +372.1%
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +432.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +372.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.089
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.089

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 22.8g 18.56g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 5.73g Beef ribs
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 372kcal 135kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 2.33mg 0.99mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 172mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 290mg 284mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 799mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 1.37mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.03mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 21.2µg 16.7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 7µg 4µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.54µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.2mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.452mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.813mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.56mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.857mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.552mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.763mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.847mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.68mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 2.333g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Fajita
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
42%
Beef ribs
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.694g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.