T bone steak vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are t bone steak and fajita different?
- T bone steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for t bone steak is 56% higher.
- T bone steak contains 4 times more iron than fajita. While t bone steak contains 3.57mg of iron, fajita contains only 0.99mg.
- Fajita has less saturated fat.
- T bone steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than fajita (42).
Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen are the varieties 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 | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1550% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.48 g
Fats:
11.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 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 | +121.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.8% |
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 | 1.89µg | 0.54µg | 56% |
| Iron | 3.57mg | 0.99mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.69mg | 1.37mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.758mg | 0.387mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 30.4µg | 16.7µg | 25% |
| Protein | 27.48g | 18.56g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.6g | 1.596g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 277mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.292mg | 4.779mg | 9% |
| Fats | 11.05g | 5.73g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.307mg | 0.726mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.159g | 2.333g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 217kcal | 135kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.089g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 284mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.595g | N/A | |
| Choline | 66.1mg | 67.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.325mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.349mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.343mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.46mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.74mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.762mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.421mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.05mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.373g | 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?
T bone steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
T bone steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
T bone steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.004g)
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 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.