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Beefsteak vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beefsteak and Fajita?

  • Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline, yet Fajita is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Beefsteak has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. While Beefsteak has 5.951g of Saturated Fat, Fajita has only 1.596g.

We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Fajita
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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 CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +254%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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.
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Fajita
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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 EVitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Fajita
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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 +44%
Contains more FatsFats +163.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1271.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Fajita
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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 +170%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Fajita Opinion
Calories 250kcal 135kcal Beefsteak
Protein 26.72g 18.56g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 5.73g Beefsteak
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 13mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 284mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.99mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.03mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 1.37mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 277mg Fajita
Sodium 57mg 799mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.22mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 28.8µg 16.7µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.779mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.387mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.54µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 4µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 67.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 1.596g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 2.333g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.089g Fajita
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 1.054mg 0.452mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.813mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.56mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.857mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.552mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.763mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.847mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.68mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.