Fajita vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fajita and pastrami different?
- Fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper.
- Pastrami covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 55% more than fajita.
- Fajita contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than pastrami. Fajita contains 0.726mg of vitamin B5, while pastrami contains 0.265mg.
- Pastrami is lower in cholesterol.
- Pastrami has a higher glycemic index (70) than fajita (42).
USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, cured, pastrami types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.5% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +519.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.82g
~equal in
Water
~69.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +651% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.118g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 1.87µg | 55% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 4.98mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.22mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 175mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.221mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 1078mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.265mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 68mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.091mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.145g | 6% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 21.8g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 2.681g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.052mg | 4% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 81.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 4.26mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 17.7µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 2.118g | 1% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 147kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 5.82g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.706mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.812mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | 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?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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