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Fajita vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fajita and chestnut

  • Fajita has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, chestnut has more copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 49% higher.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index than fajita.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +448%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.8%
Contains more IronIron +74.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1473.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1193.9%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +828%
Contains more FatsFats +315.2%
Contains more OtherOther +305.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1144.8%
~equal in Water ~68.15g

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +390.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 0.472mg 49%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.854mg 34%
Sodium 799mg 27mg 34%
Protein 18.56g 2g 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Selenium 16.7µg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.731mg 25%
Phosphorus 277mg 99mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Potassium 284mg 715mg 13%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.233mg 12%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.25mg 10%
Carbs 2.23g 27.76g 9%
Iron 0.99mg 1.73mg 9%
Folate 4µg 38µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.104mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.316mg 8%
Magnesium 22mg 54mg 8%
Fats 5.73g 1.38g 7%
Saturated fat 1.596g 0.26g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 0.476g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.148mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.545g 4%
Calcium 13mg 46mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calories 135kcal 131kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 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 Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.