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Luncheon meat vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Luncheon meat and Fajita?

  • Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
  • Luncheon meat has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. While Luncheon meat has 3.944g of Saturated Fat, Fajita has only 1.596g.

We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
6
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +129.3%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Potassium - 284
Equal in Sodium - 799
Equal in Copper - 0.03
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +129.3%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Potassium - 284
Equal in Sodium - 799
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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.4%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.4%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
1
:
4
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
Equal in Water - 70.6
Equal in Other - 2.88
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
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
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
Equal in Water - 70.6
Equal in Other - 2.88

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Luncheon meat Fajita
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 Luncheon meat Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 17.5g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 12.77g 5.73g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 189kcal 135kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 0.97mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 170mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 300mg 284mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 799mg Fajita
Zinc 2.15mg 1.37mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.03mg
Manganese 0.037mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 38.3µg 16.7µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.1mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.213mg
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.779mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 0µg 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.54µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 0µg 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 78mg 88mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 2.333g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.089g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.01g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Fajita
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
33%
Luncheon meat
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
45%
Fajita

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?
?
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.