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.
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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 135kcal | 250kcal |
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| Protein | 18.56g | 26.72g |
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| Fats | 5.73g | 15.11g |
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| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 79mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 284mg | 340mg |
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| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 4.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 213mg |
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| Sodium | 799mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.45mg |
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| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 28.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 6.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.527mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.585mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 1.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 67.8mg | 101.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.596g | 5.951g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.333g | 6.298g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.56g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.201mg |
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| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.099mg |
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| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.23mg |
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| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.687mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.042mg |
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| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.309mg |
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| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.842mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 4.355g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)