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Fajita vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fajita and Duck meat

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, while Duck meat has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Duck meat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 40% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita contains 14 times more Sodium than Duck meat. While Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, Duck meat contains only 59mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
5
:
5
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.8%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.8%

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
2
:
9
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +2450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.825
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%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +2450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.825

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +251.2%
Contains more Fats +394.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.99
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
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +251.2%
Contains more Fats +394.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +452.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.2%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +452.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 5.73g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Calcium 13mg 11mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 156mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 204mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 59mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.37mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.066mg 0.019mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 20µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.18mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 6µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.3µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.452mg 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.56mg 1.465mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.486mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.475mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.752mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.68mg 0.462mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 84mg Duck meat
Saturated Fat 1.596g 9.67g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.65g Duck meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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 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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.