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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.
  • 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.
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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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%
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.7µg

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 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
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%
~equal in Protein ~20g

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
67% 31% 2%
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.
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
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 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.

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.