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Fajita vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fajita and Chicken breast?

  • Fajita is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 63% higher.
  • Fajita has 10 times more Sodium than Chicken breast. Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, while Chicken breast has 79mg.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.

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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.
Fajita
Fajita
4
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6
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Equal in Potassium - 276
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Equal in Potassium - 276

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.
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
7
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Folate - 4
Fajita
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%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
1
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +337.3%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Protein +80.2%
Fajita
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
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +337.3%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Protein +80.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.07
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0.51g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 5.73g 4.71g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0.51g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 187kcal Chicken breast
Calcium 13mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 0.99mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 22mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 277mg 246mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 276mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.37mg 1.08mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.054mg Chicken breast
Manganese 0.066mg 0.021mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.079mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.125mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.37µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.452mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.56mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 1.857mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.552mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.847mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.68mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 88mg 91mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 1.72g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 1.07g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Chicken breast
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
31%
Fajita
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.