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Chinese cuisine vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and Fajita?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.37

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin K +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin K +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +226.9%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Other +90.7%
Equal in Fats - 5.73
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
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 Carbs +226.9%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Other +90.7%
Equal in Fats - 5.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 2.23g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 5.3g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 7.29g 2.23g Chinese cuisine
Calories 105kcal 135kcal Fajita
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 0g Fajita
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 13mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.99mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 76mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 204mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 409mg 799mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 1.37mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.03mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.066mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.22mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 45µg 4µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.2µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.313mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.525mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.552mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.158mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.327mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.207mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 14mg 88mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Fajita
Saturated Fat 0.978g 1.596g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.089g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.618g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.