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Fajita vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fajita and barbecue sauce

  • The amount of phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, choline, and zinc in fajita is higher than in barbecue sauce.
  • Fajita covers your daily need for phosphorus, 37% more than barbecue sauce.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Sauce, barbecue.

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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.
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains more IronIron +54.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +705.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1285%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1184.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%

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.
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +700.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +854.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2163.4%
Contains more FatsFats +809.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1728.3%
~equal in Other ~3.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2745.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +978.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Phosphorus 277mg 20mg 37%
Protein 18.56g 0.82g 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 16.7µg 1.3µg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.597mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.075mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Carbs 2.23g 40.77g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.056mg 12%
Choline 67.8mg 7.1mg 11%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.17mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.164mg 11%
Sodium 799mg 1027mg 10%
Fats 5.73g 0.63g 8%
Saturated fat 1.596g 0.045g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.101g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 0.082g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.023mg 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.072mg 5%
Iron 0.99mg 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.8mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.126mg 3%
Calories 135kcal 172kcal 2%
Calcium 13mg 33mg 2%
Potassium 284mg 232mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.8µg 1%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 39.87g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Barbecue sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Fajita
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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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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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.