Fajita vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fajita and lamb leg
- Fajita has more vitamin B6 and phosphorus; however, lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, copper, iron, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb leg is 82% higher.
- Lamb leg has 14 times less sodium than fajita. Fajita has 799mg of sodium, while lamb leg has 56mg.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index than lamb leg.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +158% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +363% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +311.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +197.9% |
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Protein
~17.91g
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Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.5µg | 82% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 56mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 7.43g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.15mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 3.32mg | 18% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 17.07g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 170mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 7g | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 6.26mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.113mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.66mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 20.7µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 230kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 4µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.35g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 17.91g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.834g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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