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Fajita vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fajita and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Fajita is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 110% more.
  • Fajita has 42 times more Vitamin B3 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Fajita has 4.779mg of Vitamin B3, Parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fajita is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this article.

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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 Potassium +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Calcium +8430.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +693.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Selenium - 17.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Calcium +8430.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +693.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Selenium - 17.7

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.
Fajita
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4092.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4092.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Other +178.8%
Equal in Protein - 20
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Other +178.8%
Equal in Protein - 20

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.4%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.37g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 5.73g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 2.23g 1.37g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 13mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.99mg 0.9mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 277mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 284mg 125mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1529mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.03mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.066mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 16.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg Fajita
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.029mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.114mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.325mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.049mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.452mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.56mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 1.857mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.552mg 0.369mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.847mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.68mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Saturated Fat 1.596g 13.317g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.462g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
31%
Fajita
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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