Fajita vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Fajita and Beef tenderloin
- Fajita has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
- Fajita has 14 times more Sodium than Beef tenderloin. Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, while Beef tenderloin has 57mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +355.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +329.3% |
~equal in
Other
~3.13g
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
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +340.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 135kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 18.56g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 5.73g | 24.6g |
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| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 284mg | 331mg |
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| Iron | 0.99mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 4.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 203mg |
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| Sodium | 799mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.46µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 67.8mg | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.596g | 9.72g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.333g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.818mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.124g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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