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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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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.
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.217mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
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
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
48% 40% 12%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Cheeseburger 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fajita Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.