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Fajita vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fajita and Luncheon meat?

  • Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
  • Fajita has 2 times more Phosphorus than Luncheon meat. While Fajita has 277mg of Phosphorus, Luncheon meat has only 170mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fajita is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types 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.
Fajita
Fajita
6
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.4%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +129.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Potassium - 300
Equal in Sodium - 820
Equal in Copper - 0.03
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.4%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +129.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Potassium - 300
Equal in Sodium - 820
Equal in Copper - 0.03

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
5
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.225
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%
Luncheon meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.225

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
1
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Carbs +114.4%
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.5
Equal in Water - 65.87
Equal in Other - 2.82
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
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Carbs +114.4%
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.5
Equal in Water - 65.87
Equal in Other - 2.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
1
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.04g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 17.5g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 2.23g 1.04g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 13mg 5mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 0.97mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 170mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 799mg 820mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.03mg
Manganese 0.066mg 0.037mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.213mg
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.613mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.272mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 1.596g 3.944g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Luncheon 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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.348g)
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.
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.