Fajita vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fajita and beef shank
- Fajita has more vitamin B5, while beef shank has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 135% higher.
- Beef shank contains 12 times less sodium than fajita. Fajita contains 799mg of sodium, while beef shank contains 64mg.
- Beef shank has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef shank is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +230% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +473.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +665.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +601.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +418.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.6% |
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 | 3.79µg | 135% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 10.49mg | 83% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 3.86mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 64mg | 32% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 33.68g | 30% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 30µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.172mg | 16% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 5.89mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.21g | 6% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 447mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 2.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 201kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 263mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 6.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 2.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.