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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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Fajita
2
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 PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +207.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg

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
10
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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Fajita
2
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 EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Fajita
2
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 +17.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 169kcal 135kcal Beef
Protein 27.55g 18.56g Beef
Fats 6.54g 5.73g Beef
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Fajita
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Potassium 352mg 284mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 0.99mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.03mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 1.37mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 277mg Fajita
Sodium 54mg 799mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 25.4µg 16.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.54µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Beef
Folate 7µg 4µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Fajita
Choline 75.6mg 67.8mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 1.596g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 2.333g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.089g Fajita
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.007g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
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.