Fajita vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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 for 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.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 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 EVitamin E | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 799mg | 335mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.191mg | 15% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 15.08g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 127mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.152mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 3.927g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 6.446g | 10% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 22µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 218mg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 22.51g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 2.038g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 5.732mg | 6% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.47µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 62.9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 255mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g | 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
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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