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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +633.3% |
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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +201.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~70.6g
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Other
~2.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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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| Calories | 192kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 27.66g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 8.23g | 5.73g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 88mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 339mg | 284mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 799mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 16.7µg |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 105.4mg | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 1.596g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.089g |
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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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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g |
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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
49%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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 ($)