Corned beef vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corned beef and fajita
- Corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, copper, and iron; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 45% more than fajita.
- Fajita has 5 times less copper than corned beef. Corned beef has 0.154mg of copper, while fajita has 0.03mg.
- Fajita contains less saturated fat.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +87.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +413.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +234.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +374.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
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Protein
~18.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
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 | +295.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.54µg | 45% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 16.7µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.37mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 1.596g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 277mg | 22% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 5.73g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 2.333g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.387mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.779mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.99mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 799mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.726mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 135kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 284mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.089g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 18.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 67.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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