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Fajita vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fajita and Beef

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, while Beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Beef contains 11 times less Sodium than Fajita. Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, while Beef contains 72mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Fajita
Fajita
3
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7
Beef
Beef
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +162.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +162.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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.
Fajita
Fajita
5
:
6
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
Fajita
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%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +323.5%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%
Fajita
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
Beef
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +323.5%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Fats +168.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Beef
Beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Beef
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Beef Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 25.93g Beef
Fats 5.73g 15.41g Beef
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 250kcal Beef
Calcium 13mg 18mg Beef
Iron 0.99mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 198mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 318mg Beef
Sodium 799mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 1.37mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.03mg 0.085mg Beef
Manganese 0.066mg 0.012mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 21.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg Fajita
Vitamin D 2IU Beef
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.046mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.176mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.658mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.382mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 9µg Beef
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.2µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.094mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.72mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.822mg Beef
Leucine 1.56mg 1.45mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.54mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.478mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.725mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 0.68mg 0.604mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Trans Fat 0.572g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 5.895g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 6.668g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.484g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Fajita
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

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Fajita Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Fajita
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.