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Lamb loin vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb loin and Fajita different?

  • Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Copper, while Fajita is higher in Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Fajita.
  • Lamb loin contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. Lamb loin contains 10.24g of Saturated Fat, while Fajita contains 1.596g.

Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types were 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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
7
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +148.9%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +148.9%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
6
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2250%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Lamb loin
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% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2250%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +311.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
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
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +311.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
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1
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 22.55g 18.56g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 5.73g Lamb loin
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 309kcal 135kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 13mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 0.99mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 246mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 64mg 799mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 1.37mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.03mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 24.6µg 16.7µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.213mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.779mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 19µg 4µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.54µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.2µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.2mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.452mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.813mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.56mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.857mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.552mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.763mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.847mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.68mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 88mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 10.24g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 2.333g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 1.089g Lamb loin
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
Lamb loin Fajita
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
49%
Lamb loin
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.644g)
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 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.
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.