Fajita vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Fajita and Pot roast?
- Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Pot roast is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Choline.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
- Fajita has 17 times more Sodium than Pot roast. Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, while Pot roast has 47mg.
We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised types in this comparison.
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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 | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +560% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +230% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +294.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-28900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +250.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 135kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 18.56g | 28.94g |
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| Fats | 5.73g | 19.17g |
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| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 116mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 284mg | 231mg |
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| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.099mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 6.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 174mg |
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| Sodium | 799mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 4.105mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 67.8mg | 110.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.596g | 7.548g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.333g | 8.175g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.708g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.19mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.317mg |
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| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.302mg |
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| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.754mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.143mg |
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| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.924mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.952g)
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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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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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.