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Fajita vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fajita and Beef sirloin different?

  • Beef sirloin has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Choline, and Copper than Fajita.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Beef sirloin is 40% higher.
  • Fajita contains 12 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. While Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, Beef sirloin contains only 66mg.

USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 Manganese +500%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +93.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.1%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +132.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 253
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +93.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.1%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +132.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 253

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +388.1%
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Equal in Water - 63.58
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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +388.1%
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.6%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.6%

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 sirloin
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Beef sirloin Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.73g 5.03g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 13mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 0.99mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 277mg 253mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 799mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 1.37mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.03mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.066mg 0.011mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.163mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.607mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 4µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.452mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.56mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.857mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.552mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.847mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.68mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 88mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.596g 1.915g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.006g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.185g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fajita Beef sirloin
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
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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