Fajita vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fajita and roast beef?
- Fajita has less vitamin B12, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 than roast beef.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
- Fajita has 2 times more cholesterol than roast beef. Fajita has 88mg of cholesterol, while roast beef has 51mg.
- Roast beef has a lower glycemic index than fajita.
We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.6% |
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 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.62g
~equal in
Water
~73.72g
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +303.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.4% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.04µg | 63% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 3.2mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.05mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 647mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.46mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 242mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 5.581mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 43.9mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 14.7µg | 4% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 3.69g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.566mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 1.521g | 2% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 853mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 1.318g | 1% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 18.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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.