Chicken breast vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken breast and Fajita?
- Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline, yet Fajita is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 63% higher.
- Chicken breast has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Fajita. Chicken breast has 0.64mg of Vitamin B6, while Fajita has 0.387mg.
- Chicken breast contains less Sodium.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +214.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +337.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.089g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 5.73g |
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 2.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 284mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 799mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 4.779mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.726mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 1.596g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.56mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.857mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.763mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.847mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.68mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
50%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.