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Mutton vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mutton and fajita

  • Fajita contains less vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and choline than mutton.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mutton is 163% higher.
  • Fajita has 5 times less iron than mutton. Mutton has 4.76mg of iron, while fajita has 0.99mg.
  • Fajita is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index than mutton.

Food types used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains more IronIron +380.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +332.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg

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.
Mutton
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +722.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.387mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.1%
Contains more FatsFats +93.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2687.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +105.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
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 +91.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mutton Fajita
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Fajita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.54µg 163%
Iron 4.76mg 0.99mg 47%
Zinc 5.93mg 1.37mg 41%
Selenium 38µg 16.7µg 39%
Protein 33.43g 18.56g 30%
Sodium 135mg 799mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.142g 1.596g 16%
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 4.779mg 11%
Fats 11.09g 5.73g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.213mg 7%
Cholesterol 109mg 88mg 7%
Choline 100.6mg 67.8mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.459g 2.333g 5%
Calories 234kcal 135kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.22mg 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.03mg 4%
Potassium 409mg 284mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.726mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.089g 2%
Magnesium 31mg 22mg 2%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.387mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.066mg 1%
Phosphorus 272mg 277mg 1%
Carbs 0.08g 2.23g 1%
Net carbs 0.08g 2.23g N/A
Calcium 10mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 1.403mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 2.764mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 2.999mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.918mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 1.678mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.975mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
75%
Mutton
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 664mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.546g)
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.