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Fajita vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fajita and Elk meat

  • Fajita has more Selenium, however, Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 101% more than Fajita.
  • Elk meat contains 16 times less Sodium than Fajita. Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, while Elk meat contains 50mg.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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
Fajita
3
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +59%
Contains more Iron +311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +200.7%
Contains more Copper +1063.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +59%
Contains more Iron +311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +200.7%
Contains more Copper +1063.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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
Fajita
1
:
8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +448.1%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +448.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Equal in Water - 64.93
Fajita
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
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Equal in Water - 64.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +576.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +576.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Elk meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 5.73g 3.41g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Calcium 13mg 5mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 277mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 284mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 799mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 1.37mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.066mg 0.019mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 10.5µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 4µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.452mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.56mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.857mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.847mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.68mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 88mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.596g 1.342g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 0.97g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.161g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.002g Fajita
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

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Fajita Elk meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk 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.

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.