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Barbecue chicken vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barbecue chicken and Fajita

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Fajita has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fajita is 20% higher.
  • Fajita has 3 times less Copper than Barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 0.077mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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 Calcium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +1220%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.9%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +1220%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Contains more Carbs +1758.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +227.3%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
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 Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Contains more Carbs +1758.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +227.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 22.51g 18.56g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 5.73g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 226kcal 135kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Fajita
Calcium 16mg 13mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 218mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 255mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 335mg 799mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.37mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 22µg 16.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.22mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.213mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.779mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 8µg 4µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.657mg 0.452mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.813mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.75mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.565mg 0.552mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.935mg 0.847mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 127mg 88mg Fajita
Trans Fat 0.078g Fajita
Saturated Fat 3.927g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 2.333g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.089g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.01g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Fajita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.