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.
- The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano 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 PotassiumPotassium | +127.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8430.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +693.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +182.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +29.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4092.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +689.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +227.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +318.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +39.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +249% |
Contains more OtherOther | +178.8% |
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Protein
~20g
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 13mg | 1109mg | 110% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.26µg | 72% |
Phosphorus | 277mg | 729mg | 65% |
Saturated fat | 1.596g | 13.317g | 53% |
Sodium | 799mg | 1529mg | 32% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 0.114mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.049mg | 26% |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.238mg | 23% |
Zinc | 1.37mg | 3.87mg | 23% |
Fats | 5.73g | 20g | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.486mg | 21% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 6.098g | 9% |
Choline | 67.8mg | 20.7mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.325mg | 8% |
Calories | 135kcal | 265kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.029mg | 6% |
Potassium | 284mg | 125mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.462g | 4% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 38mg | 4% |
Protein | 18.56g | 20g | 3% |
Selenium | 16.7µg | 17.7µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.99mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
Carbs | 2.23g | 1.37g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.23g | 1.37g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.847mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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121%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.721g)
Which food is cheaper?

Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.