Fajita vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fajita and Canadian bacon
- Fajita has more vitamin B6 and iron, while Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and choline.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% higher.
- Canadian bacon contains 2 times less iron than fajita. Fajita contains 0.99mg of iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +201.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.6% |
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:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.1% |
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
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.9% |
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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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 50.4µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.669mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 9.988mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 999mg | 21% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 28.31g | 20% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 993mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.28mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 104.8mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 309mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.43µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 2.78g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.485g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 1.039g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.73mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 1.255g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 146kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 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
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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.