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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.

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.
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
7
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3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +162.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
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 +162.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Manganese +450%
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.
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
6
:
5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
2
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3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +323.5%
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 +39.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +323.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
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2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Fajita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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.