Lamb leg vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb leg and fajita
- Lamb leg has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, copper, iron, and selenium; however, fajita has more vitamin B6 and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb leg is 82% higher.
- Fajita has 5 times less saturated fat than lamb leg. Lamb leg has 7.43g of saturated fat, while fajita has 1.596g.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index than lamb leg.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230% |
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 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +363% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +197.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +311.4% |
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Protein
~18.56g
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Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.54µg | 82% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 1.596g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.387mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.37mg | 18% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 5.73g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 277mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 2.333g | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.779mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 0.99mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 16.7µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 135kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.089g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.726mg | 1% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 18.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.834g)
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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