Fajita vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between Fajita and Barbecue chicken
- Fajita has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fajita is 20% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Fajita. Fajita has 0.726mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +377.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1758.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +176.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 135kcal | 226kcal |
|
| Protein | 18.56g | 22.51g |
|
| Fats | 5.73g | 15.08g |
|
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.12g |
|
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0.12g |
|
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 127mg |
|
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg |
|
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg |
|
| Potassium | 284mg | 255mg |
|
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.95mg |
|
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
|
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.077mg |
|
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.78mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 218mg |
|
| Sodium | 799mg | 335mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 20µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.46mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.005mg |
|
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 22µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.055mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.227mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 5.732mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.152mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.191mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.47µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
|
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
|
|
| Choline | 67.8mg | 62.9mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 1.596g | 3.927g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.333g | 6.446g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 2.038g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.173mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.657mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.853mg |
|
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.549mg |
|
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.75mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.565mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.69mg |
|
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.935mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.592mg |
|
| Fructose | 0.04g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g |
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
31%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.