Ground beef vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and fajita different?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper, while fajita is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B6.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 81% more than fajita.
- Ground beef contains 4 times more zinc than fajita. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while fajita contains 1.37mg.
- Fajita is lower in saturated fat.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index (42) than ground beef (0).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types were used in this article.
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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 | +153.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.9% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +361.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +168.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +213.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.54µg | 81% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.37mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 1.596g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.99mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 277mg | 16% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 5.73g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 2.333g | 12% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 18.56g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.387mg | 6% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 135kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.089g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.779mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 16.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.726mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 67.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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