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.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of beef is 0.
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.
| 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% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1340% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 4.21µg | 153% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 54mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 3.04mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.669mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 3.7mg | 21% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 27.55g | 18% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 25.4µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.4mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 5.76mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 2.595g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.481mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.532g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 169kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 352mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 75.6mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 2.734g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 6.54g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.999g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.