Fajita vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fajita and chuck steak
- Fajita has more phosphorus, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and copper.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 104% more than fajita.
- Fajita contains 11 times more sodium than chuck steak. While fajita contains 799mg of sodium, chuck steak contains only 71mg.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +43.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +533.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +461.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.5% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1700% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.8% |
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +305.4% |
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 | 3.03µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 8.68mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 8.66g | 32% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 71mg | 32% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 19.64g | 21% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 27.5µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.45mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 9.457g | 18% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 24.98g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 193mg | 12% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 277kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.373mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 4.663mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.752mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 87mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.