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Beef tenderloin vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef tenderloin and Fajita

  • Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper, however, Fajita has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Beef tenderloin has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of Saturated Fat, while Fajita has 1.596g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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 +214.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +194.2%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Selenium +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +371.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +214.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +194.2%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Selenium +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +371.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
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%
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 Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.8%
Contains more Fats +329.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46%
Equal in Other - 2.88
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +28.8%
Contains more Fats +329.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46%
Equal in Other - 2.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.089
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
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 tenderloin Fajita
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 23.9g 18.56g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 5.73g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 324kcal 135kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 3.11mg 0.99mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 203mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 331mg 284mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 799mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.37mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.03mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 22.9µg 16.7µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.213mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 8µg 4µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0.54µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.2mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.452mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.813mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.56mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.857mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.552mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.763mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.847mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.68mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 2.333g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 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 tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.124g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. 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.

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