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Corned beef vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corned beef and Fajita

  • Corned beef has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, and Iron, however, Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 45% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita has 5 times less Copper than Corned beef. Corned beef has 0.154mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Fajita contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 +87.9%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +87.9%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
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% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +231.2%
Contains more Carbs +374.5%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 Fats +231.2%
Contains more Carbs +374.5%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Fajita
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Corned beef Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 18.17g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 18.98g 5.73g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 251kcal 135kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 1.86mg 0.99mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 125mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 145mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 973mg 799mg Fajita
Zinc 4.58mg 1.37mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.03mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 32.8µg 16.7µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 6µg 4µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.54µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.726mg 0.452mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.813mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.536mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.473mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.901mg 0.847mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 6.34g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 2.333g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 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
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.