Fajita vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fajita and bison meat
- Fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, bison meat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, copper, and choline.
- Bison meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 97% more than fajita.
- Bison meat has 14 times less sodium than fajita. Fajita has 799mg of sodium, while bison meat has 57mg.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of bison meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, 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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +725% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +429.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.3% |
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:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.2% |
~equal in
Water
~66.54g
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Other
~2.6g
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
0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +353.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43% |
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 | 2.86µg | 97% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 35.5µg | 34% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 57mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 3.42mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 3.68mg | 21% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 28.44g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 209mg | 10% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 114.8mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.107mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 3.71mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.24g | 6% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 2.42g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 0.91g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.008mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 0.95g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 361mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 143kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.21mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.754mg | 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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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.