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Fajita vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fajita and beer?

  • Beer has less phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc than fajita.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 38% higher.
  • Fajita has a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types in this comparison.

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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
9
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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +951.9%
Contains more IronIron +4850%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +13600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1878.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2683.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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.
Fajita
9
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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +831.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1670.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +741.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +571.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3934.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Beer DV% diff.
Phosphorus 277mg 14mg 38%
Protein 18.56g 0.46g 36%
Sodium 799mg 4mg 35%
Selenium 16.7µg 0.6µg 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.513mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.046mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.02µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.041mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.025mg 14%
Iron 0.99mg 0.02mg 12%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.01mg 12%
Choline 67.8mg 10.1mg 10%
Fats 5.73g 0g 9%
Potassium 284mg 27mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.005mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.596g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 0g 6%
Calories 135kcal 43kcal 5%
Magnesium 22mg 6mg 4%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.008mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.005mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 3.55g 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 3.55g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0mg 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 Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.596g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.