Beefsteak raw vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beefsteak raw and fajita?
- Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, protein, and copper, yet fajita is higher in phosphorus.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 90% more.
- Beefsteak raw has 4 times more zinc than fajita. While beefsteak raw has 5.3mg of zinc, fajita has only 1.37mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beefsteak raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is lower.
We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +398.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 0.54µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.37mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 27.9µg | 16.7µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.99mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.387mg | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 277mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Protein | 21.38g | 18.56g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 1.089g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 4.779mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.36g | 5.73g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.875g | 1.596g | 1% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.142g | 1% | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 135kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 16g | 14g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 63kcal | 73kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 75g | 74g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.4 | 2.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 3 IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 2.333g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.008g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.73g
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +476.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.333g

