Beef tenderloin vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beef tenderloin and fajita
- Beef tenderloin has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, and copper; however, fajita has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% more.
- Beef tenderloin has 6 times more saturated fat than fajita. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of saturated fat, while fajita has 1.596g.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index than beef tenderloin.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +371.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +355.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +329.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46% |
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Other
~2.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
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 | +340.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.089g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 0.54µg | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 1.596g | 37% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 5.73g | 29% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 0.99mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 1.37mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 2.333g | 20% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 16.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.387mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 18.56g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.779mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 277mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.726mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 135kcal | 9% |
| Choline | 91mg | 67.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.089g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
44%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.124g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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