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Fajita vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fajita and Turkey bacon?

  • Fajita is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Turkey bacon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% more.
  • Fajita has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey bacon. While Fajita has 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, Turkey bacon has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fajita is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Turkey bacon, unprepared 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.
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Equal in Selenium - 15.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Equal in Selenium - 15.8

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Fats +195.5%
Contains more Other +18.4%
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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Fats +195.5%
Contains more Other +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +331.5%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +331.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.89g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 15.94g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 2.23g 1.89g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 13mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 0.99mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 222mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 799mg 1069mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.03mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.066mg 0.019mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 15.8µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 4.032mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.675mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.244mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg 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 86mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 4.52g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Turkey bacon
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%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.924g)
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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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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.