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Turkey breast vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey breast and Fajita

  • Turkey breast has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Fajita has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fajita is 32% higher.
  • Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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 Iron +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 284
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 284

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Equal in Water - 70.6
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
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 Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Equal in Water - 70.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Fajita
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Turkey breast Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 21.89g 18.56g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 5.73g Turkey breast
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 157kcal 135kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 1.2mg 0.99mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 275mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 59mg 799mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 1.37mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.074mg 0.03mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.018mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 22.4µg 16.7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.779mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.387mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.2mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.452mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.813mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.56mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.857mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.552mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.763mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.847mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 65mg 88mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.007g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 2.333g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.089g Turkey breast
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
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.314g)
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.

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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.