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Fajita vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fajita and Flank steak

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, while Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Choline.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 14 times less Sodium than Fajita. Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, while Flank steak contains 56mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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
2
:
8
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +257.7%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +257.7%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +76%
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
Fajita
3
:
6
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
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%
Flank steak
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% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +49%
Contains more Fats +43.6%
Equal in Water - 64.17
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
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +49%
Contains more Fats +43.6%
Equal in Water - 64.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.2%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 5.73g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 13mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 0.99mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 277mg 210mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 799mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 1.37mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.03mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.066mg 0.009mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.075mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.133mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.545mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 4µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.182mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.56mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 1.857mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.552mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.847mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.68mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 1.596g 3.395g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.322g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

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Fajita Flank steak
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
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.799g)
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.