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Fajita vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fajita and Beef ribs different?

  • Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 75% higher.
  • Fajita contains 12 times more Sodium than Beef ribs. While Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, Beef ribs contain only 64mg.

USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +407.7%
Contains more IronIron +135.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~290mg

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
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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% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +331.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.1%
Contains more OtherOther +372.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more FatsFats +432.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +458.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.05g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 135kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 18.56g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 5.73g 30.49g Beef ribs
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Fajita
Calcium 13mg 10mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 0.99mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.03mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 1.37mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 277mg 172mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Manganese 0.066mg 0.013mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 21.2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.19mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.64mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.37mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.23mg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Folate 4µg 7µg Beef ribs
Choline 67.8mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 12.29g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 1.05g Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.452mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.56mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.857mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.552mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.847mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.68mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 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
Fajita Beef ribs
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
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.694g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.