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Fajita vs. Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fajita and Meat

  • Fajita contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Meat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Meat is 71% higher.
  • Meat has 14 times less Sodium than Fajita. Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, while Meat has 57mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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
Meat
Meat
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Selenium +128.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Selenium +128.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267

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
3
:
7
Meat
Meat
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.57
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%
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% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
1
Meat
Meat
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +231%
Contains more Protein +41%
Equal in Water - 69.45
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
Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +231%
Contains more Protein +41%
Equal in Water - 69.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Meat
Meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita 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 price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 26.17g Meat
Fats 5.73g 3.51g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 143kcal Meat
Calcium 13mg 6mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 1.15mg Meat
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Meat
Phosphorus 277mg 267mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 421mg Meat
Sodium 799mg 57mg Meat
Zinc 1.37mg 2.42mg Meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg Meat
Manganese 0.066mg 0.013mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 38.2µg Meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.08mg Fajita
Vitamin D 10IU Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.95mg Meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.387mg Meat
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 7.432mg Meat
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.012mg Meat
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.739mg Meat
Folate 4µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.57µg Meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.275mg Meat
Threonine 0.452mg 1.175mg Meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.288mg Meat
Leucine 1.56mg 2.229mg Meat
Lysine 1.857mg 2.427mg Meat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.721mg Meat
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.1mg Meat
Valine 0.847mg 1.367mg Meat
Histidine 0.68mg 1.13mg Meat
Cholesterol 88mg 73mg Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 1.198g Meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 1.334g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.506g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.013g Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Meat

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita 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
65%
Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
54%
Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meat
Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meat
Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meat
Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meat
Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meat
Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.