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Brisket raw vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brisket raw and Fajita?

  • Brisket raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, yet Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brisket raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
  • Brisket raw has 3 times more Zinc than Fajita. Brisket raw has 4.31mg of Zinc, while Fajita has 1.37mg.
  • Fajita contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +214.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Manganese +371.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 72% 17% 87% 30% 11% 118% 27% 2% 90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +214.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Manganese +371.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 16.7

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 25% 40% 74% 21% 97% 6% 304% 4%
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 E +45.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Equal in Water - 70.6
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
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 +11.6%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Equal in Water - 70.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.5%
41% 55% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket raw Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 20.72g 18.56g Brisket raw
Fats 7.37g 5.73g Brisket raw
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 155kcal 135kcal Brisket raw
Calcium 5mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 1.92mg 0.99mg Brisket raw
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Brisket raw
Phosphorus 201mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 330mg 284mg Brisket raw
Sodium 79mg 799mg Brisket raw
Zinc 4.31mg 1.37mg Brisket raw
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Brisket raw
Manganese 0.014mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 16.4µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg Brisket raw
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 3.94mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.387mg Brisket raw
Folate 7µg 4µg Brisket raw
Vitamin B12 2.43µg 0.54µg Brisket raw
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.2µg Brisket raw
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.2mg Brisket raw
Threonine 0.905mg 0.452mg Brisket raw
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.813mg Brisket raw
Leucine 1.637mg 1.56mg Brisket raw
Lysine 1.724mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.53mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 0.763mg Brisket raw
Valine 1.008mg 0.847mg Brisket raw
Histidine 0.709mg 0.68mg Brisket raw
Cholesterol 62mg 88mg Brisket raw
Saturated Fat 2.59g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 3.46g 2.333g Brisket raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket raw Fajita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Brisket raw
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Brisket raw
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.994g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw 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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.