Flank steak vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Flank steak and Fajita
- Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Choline, while Fajita has more Phosphorus.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% higher.
- Fajita contains 4 times less Zinc than Flank steak. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of Zinc, while Fajita contains 1.37mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Fajita is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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.
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Calcium
+53.8%
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Iron
+75.8%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-93%
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Zinc
+257.7%
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Copper
+173.3%
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Selenium
+76%
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Phosphorus
+31.9%
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Manganese
+633.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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Calcium
+53.8%
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Iron
+75.8%
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Potassium
+19.4%
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Sodium
-93%
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Zinc
+257.7%
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Copper
+173.3%
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Selenium
+76%
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Phosphorus
+31.9%
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Manganese
+633.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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.
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Vitamin E
+72.7%
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Vitamin B3
+54.1%
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Vitamin B6
+49.6%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+201.9%
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Vitamin K
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+60.2%
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Vitamin B5
+33.2%
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Vitamin E
+72.7%
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Vitamin B3
+54.1%
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Vitamin B6
+49.6%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+201.9%
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Vitamin K
+600%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+60.2%
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Vitamin B5
+33.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+49%
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Fats
+43.6%
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Carbs
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Equal in Water - 70.6
Equal in Other - 2.88
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27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
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64.17 g
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Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
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2.88 g
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Protein
+49%
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Fats
+43.6%
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Equal in Water - 70.6
Equal in Other - 2.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.2%
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Saturated Fat
-53%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+238.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.089 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.2%
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Saturated Fat
-53%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+238.2%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g |
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Protein | 27.66g | 18.56g |
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Fats | 8.23g | 5.73g |
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Carbs | 0g | 2.23g |
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Calories | 192kcal | 135kcal |
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Calcium | 20mg | 13mg |
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Iron | 1.74mg | 0.99mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 277mg |
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Potassium | 339mg | 284mg |
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Sodium | 56mg | 799mg |
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Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.37mg |
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Copper | 0.082mg | 0.03mg |
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Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.066mg |
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Selenium | 29.4µg | 16.7µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.22mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.213mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 4.779mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.726mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.387mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 4µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.54µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.2mg |
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Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.452mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.813mg |
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Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.56mg |
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Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.857mg |
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Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.552mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.763mg |
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Valine | 1.372mg | 0.847mg |
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Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.68mg |
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Cholesterol | 79mg | 88mg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 1.596g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 2.333g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.089g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
48%
![Flank steak](/img/foods/50px/13948.png)
31%
![Fajita](/img/foods/50px/05353.png)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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45%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
![Flank steak](/img/foods/50px/13948.png)
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.799g)
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 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.