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Beef vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef and Fajita

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Beef is higher than in Fajita.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita has 3 times less Copper than Beef. Beef has 0.097mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Fajita contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
Beef
Beef
6
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +170.1%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 277

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
Beef
9
:
2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
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 E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
2
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1340%
Equal in Water - 70.6
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +48.4%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1340%
Equal in Water - 70.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
1
:
2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 27.55g 18.56g Beef
Fats 6.54g 5.73g Beef
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 169kcal 135kcal Beef
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 3.04mg 0.99mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 259mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 352mg 284mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 799mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 1.37mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.03mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 25.4µg 16.7µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.213mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 4.779mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.387mg Beef
Folate 7µg 4µg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.54µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.2mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.452mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.813mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.56mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.857mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.552mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.763mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.847mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.68mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Fajita
Saturated Fat 2.595g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.007g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 2.333g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
79%
Beef
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.