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Barbecue chicken vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barbecue chicken and Fajita

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Fajita has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fajita is 20% higher.
  • Fajita has 3 times less Copper than Barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 0.077mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1220%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Iron ~0.99mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Choline ~67.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
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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 ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more FatsFats +163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1758.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +227.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +176.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Fajita Opinion
Calories 226kcal 135kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 18.56g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 5.73g Barbecue chicken
Net carbs 0.12g 2.23g Fajita
Carbs 0.12g 2.23g Fajita
Cholesterol 127mg 88mg Fajita
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Fajita
Calcium 16mg 13mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 284mg Fajita
Iron 0.95mg 0.99mg Fajita
Sugar 0.12g 0g Fajita
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.37mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 277mg Fajita
Sodium 335mg 799mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.22mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 22µg 16.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.213mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.779mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.387mg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Fajita
Folate 8µg 4µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Fajita
Choline 62.9mg 67.8mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 3.927g 1.596g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 2.333g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.089g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.657mg 0.452mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.813mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.75mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.565mg 0.552mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.935mg 0.847mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.68mg Fajita
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.01g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.