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Fajita vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fajita and beefsteak?

  • Fajita is higher in phosphorus, yet beefsteak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and choline.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Fajita has 14 times more sodium than beefsteak. While fajita has 799mg of sodium, beefsteak has only 57mg.
  • The glycemic index of beefsteak is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +254%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1271.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44%
Contains more FatsFats +163.7%

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +170%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Beefsteak
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Beefsteak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.38µg 35%
Sodium 799mg 57mg 32%
Zinc 1.37mg 4.85mg 32%
Selenium 16.7µg 28.8µg 22%
Saturated fat 1.596g 5.951g 20%
Protein 18.56g 26.72g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.585mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 6.978mg 14%
Fats 5.73g 15.11g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 6.298g 10%
Phosphorus 277mg 213mg 9%
Iron 0.99mg 1.63mg 8%
Choline 67.8mg 101.8mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.14mg 6%
Calories 135kcal 250kcal 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.073mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.56g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.527mg 4%
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg 2%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.009mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.45mg 2%
Potassium 284mg 340mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 4µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.842mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.