Fajita vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fajita and porterhouse steak
- Fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B5; however, porterhouse steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% more.
- Fajita has 12 times more sodium than porterhouse steak. Fajita has 799mg of sodium, while porterhouse steak has 65mg.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index than porterhouse steak.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.4% |
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +303.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.7% |
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:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.3% |
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
7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.8% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.18µg | 68% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 65mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 4.56mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 7.271g | 26% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.94mg | 24% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 19.27g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 8.65g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 193mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 23.96g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.314mg | 8% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 276kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 19.6µg | 5% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 91.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 4.21mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.69g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.365mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.228mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 299mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.775mg | 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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.675g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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