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Cheeseburger vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheeseburger and Fajita

  • Cheeseburger has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Fajita has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% more.
  • Cheeseburger has 18 times more Folate than Fajita. Cheeseburger has 70µg of Folate, while Fajita has 4µg.
  • Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
8
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2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +815.4%
Contains more Iron +173.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Manganese +378.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Cheeseburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +815.4%
Contains more Iron +173.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Manganese +378.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%

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.
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
9
:
2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779
Cheeseburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
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3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Fats +156.9%
Contains more Carbs +1157%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +82.8%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Cheeseburger
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +156.9%
Contains more Carbs +1157%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +82.8%
Contains more Other +36.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
2
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1
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Cheeseburger
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 2.23g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 14.72g 5.73g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 2.23g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 135kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0g Fajita
Fiber 2g 0g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 13mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.99mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 196mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 515mg 799mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.37mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.03mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.066mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 16.7µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.22mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.1mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.213mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 4.779mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 70µg 4µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.54µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.571mg 0.452mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.316mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.784mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.377mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.881mg 0.847mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 43mg 88mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Fajita
Saturated Fat 6.473g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.007g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 2.333g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.089g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.