Fajita vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fajita and cheeseburgers
- Fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B6; however, cheeseburgers have more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
- Fajita has 2 times more cholesterol than cheeseburgers. Fajita has 88mg of cholesterol, while cheeseburgers have 43mg.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index than fajita.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +44.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +815.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +378.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.71mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 6.473g | 22% |
| Folate | 4µg | 70µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 161mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.293mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 43mg | 15% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 14.72g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 515mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.316mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 2.49mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.76µg | 9% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 308kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.111mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 28.03g | 9% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 5.413g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 28.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 19.6µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.658g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.545mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 16.51g | 4% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 196mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 5.217mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1157% |
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
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.2% |
