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Fajita vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fajita and brisket raw?

  • Fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet brisket raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper.
  • Brisket raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
  • Fajita has 10 times more sodium than brisket raw. Fajita has 799mg of sodium, while brisket raw has 79mg.
  • Brisket raw has a lower glycemic index than fajita.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw 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
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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% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more IronIron +93.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.4µg

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% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.42mg

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
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
~equal in Water ~70.29g

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
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.43µg 79%
Sodium 799mg 79mg 31%
Zinc 1.37mg 4.31mg 27%
Iron 0.99mg 1.92mg 12%
Phosphorus 277mg 201mg 11%
Cholesterol 88mg 62mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.35mg 8%
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.23g 6%
Saturated fat 1.596g 2.59g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.94mg 5%
Protein 18.56g 20.72g 4%
Choline 67.8mg 86.5mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 3.46g 3%
Fats 5.73g 7.37g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.17mg 3%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.014mg 2%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Calories 135kcal 155kcal 1%
Selenium 16.7µg 16.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.32mg 1%
Potassium 284mg 330mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.709mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Brisket raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.994g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw 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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.