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Beef broiled vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef broiled and fajita

  • Beef broiled has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and copper, while fajita has more phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Fajita contains 5 times less zinc than beef broiled. Beef broiled contains 6.31mg of zinc, while fajita contains 1.37mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fajita is lower.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef broiled is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more IronIron +162.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.387mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Fajita
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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 ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +323.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Fajita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.54µg 88%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.37mg 45%
Sodium 72mg 799mg 32%
Saturated fat 5.895g 1.596g 20%
Iron 2.6mg 0.99mg 20%
Fats 15.41g 5.73g 15%
Protein 25.93g 18.56g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 2.333g 11%
Phosphorus 198mg 277mg 11%
Selenium 21.5µg 16.7µg 9%
Calories 250kcal 135kcal 6%
Copper 0.085mg 0.03mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.1mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.089g 4%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 4.779mg 4%
Choline 82.4mg 67.8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.213mg 3%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 318mg 284mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.726mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.23g 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.2µg 1%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.23g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 22mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.387mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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.
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 broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.