Chicken thigh vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chicken thigh and Fajita
- Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Iron, however, Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
- Fajita covers your daily Sodium needs 31% more than Chicken thigh.
- Fajita has 3 times less Copper than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 0.09mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
- Fajita contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 218kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 5.73g |
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 2.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 284mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 799mg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.779mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.726mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 1.596g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 1.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.56mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.857mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.763mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.847mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.68mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
34%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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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