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Fajita vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fajita and Beefsteak?

  • Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, yet Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Fajita has 14 times more Sodium than Beefsteak. While Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, Beefsteak has only 57mg.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types 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 Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +254%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Selenium +72.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +254%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Selenium +72.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +1271.4%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +163.7%
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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +1271.4%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +163.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Beefsteak
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 Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 5.73g 15.11g Beefsteak
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 13mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 0.99mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 277mg 213mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 799mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.37mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.03mg 0.073mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.066mg 0.009mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.14mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.527mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 4µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.173mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.56mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.857mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.552mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.847mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.68mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 1.596g 5.951g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.56g 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
Fajita Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.