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Fajita vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fajita and Beef

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Beef is higher than in Fajita.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Fajita.
  • Beef has 15 times less Sodium than Fajita. Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, while Beef has 54mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
6
Beef
Beef
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 259
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 259

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.
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
9
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Fajita
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%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1340%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Equal in Water - 65.71
Fajita
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
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1340%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Equal in Water - 65.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Beef
Beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Beef Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 27.55g Beef
Fats 5.73g 6.54g Beef
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 169kcal Beef
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 0.99mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 259mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 799mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 1.37mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.03mg 0.097mg Beef
Manganese 0.066mg 0.009mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.074mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.481mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 4µg 7µg Beef
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.452mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.56mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.857mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.552mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.847mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.68mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 2.595g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.532g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.002g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Beef
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
31%
Fajita
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.