Chicken thigh vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chicken thigh and Fajita
- Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Iron, however, Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
- Fajita covers your daily Sodium needs 31% more than Chicken thigh.
- Fajita has 3 times less Copper than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 0.09mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
- Fajita contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
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Iron
+47.5%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Sodium
-88.1%
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Zinc
+103.6%
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Copper
+200%
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Selenium
+22.8%
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Manganese
+144.4%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 284
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Iron
+47.5%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Sodium
-88.1%
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Zinc
+103.6%
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Copper
+200%
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Selenium
+22.8%
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Manganese
+144.4%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 284
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+19.7%
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Vitamin B3
+49%
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Vitamin B5
+77%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+13.6%
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Vitamin B12
+63.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+19.7%
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Vitamin B3
+49%
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Vitamin B5
+77%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+13.6%
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Vitamin B12
+63.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+51.8%
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Fats
+79.8%
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Carbs
+89%
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Water
+19%
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Other
+179.6%
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
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Protein
+51.8%
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Fats
+79.8%
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Carbs
+89%
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Water
+19%
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+179.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.1%
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Saturated Fat
-42.6%
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.089 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.1%
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Saturated Fat
-42.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 2.23g |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 5.73g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 2.23g |
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| Calories | 218kcal | 135kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.99mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 277mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 284mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 799mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.779mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.726mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.387mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.56mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.857mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.763mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.847mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.68mg |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 1.596g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.007g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1.089g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
36%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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