Fajita vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fajita and Lamb shoulder different?
- Fajita is higher in Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb shoulder is 84% higher.
- Fajita contains 12 times more Sodium than Lamb shoulder. While Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, Lamb shoulder contains only 65mg.
USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +51.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +214.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.1% |
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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +372.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +253.2% |
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +255.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.8% |
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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| Calories | 135kcal | 279kcal |
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| Protein | 18.56g | 22.53g |
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| Fats | 5.73g | 20.24g |
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| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 92mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 284mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 4.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 799mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.596g | 8.74g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.333g | 8.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.61g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.714mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.144g)
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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