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Fajita vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fajita and Veal?

  • Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Veal is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% higher.
  • Veal contains less Sodium.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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
3
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6
Veal
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.9%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.9%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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
2
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8
Veal
Contains more Vitamin E +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.8%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39
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% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.8%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
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2
Veal
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Equal in Water - 66.76
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
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Equal in Water - 66.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
:
1
Veal
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Veal Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 24.38g Veal
Fats 5.73g 7.56g Veal
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 172kcal Veal
Calcium 13mg 17mg Veal
Iron 0.99mg 0.99mg
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 277mg 217mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 799mg 83mg Veal
Zinc 1.37mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.03mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.066mg 0.035mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 13.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.15mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 4µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 0.452mg 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.56mg 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 1.857mg 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.552mg 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.984mg Veal
Valine 0.847mg 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.68mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 88mg 103mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 3.04g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.55g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.444g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.