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Fajita vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fajita and Beef

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Beef is higher than in Fajita.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Fajita.
  • Beef has 15 times less Sodium than Fajita. Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, while Beef has 54mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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
2
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%
Beef
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +207.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.1%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~259mg

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
2
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%
Beef
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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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
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
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1340%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
~equal in Water ~65.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Beef
1
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.2%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Beef Opinion
Calories 135kcal 169kcal Beef
Protein 18.56g 27.55g Beef
Fats 5.73g 6.54g Beef
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Fajita
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Potassium 284mg 352mg Beef
Iron 0.99mg 3.04mg Beef
Copper 0.03mg 0.097mg Beef
Zinc 1.37mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 277mg 259mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.066mg 0.009mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.074mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.481mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Beef
Folate 4µg 7µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Fajita
Choline 67.8mg 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 1.596g 2.595g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.532g Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.452mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.56mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.857mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.552mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.847mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.68mg 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.002g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Beef
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
31%
Fajita
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.999g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef 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 ($)
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.

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/174006/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.