Chicken meat vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken meat and fajita
- Chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B12.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for sodium is 31% more.
- Chicken meat has 2 times more saturated fat than fajita. Chicken meat has 3.79g of saturated fat, while fajita has 1.596g.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index than chicken meat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230% |
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 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
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Other
~2.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | +128.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 82mg | 799mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 4.779mg | 23% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 18.56g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 277mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.089g | 13% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 16.7µg | 13% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 5.73g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 1.596g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.54µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 2.333g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.726mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 135kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 1.37mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 284mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.387mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 67.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
36%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.