Fajita vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fajita and chicken breast?
- Fajita is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 63% higher.
- Fajita has 10 times more sodium than chicken breast. Fajita has 799mg of sodium, while chicken breast has 79mg.
- Chicken breast has a lower glycemic index than fajita.
We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +26.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +214.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.4% |
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:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +337.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
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
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.07g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 14.782mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 79mg | 31% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 33.44g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.64mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 26.2µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.37µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.125mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 1.04mg | 6% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 95.9mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 246mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.08mg | 3% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 1.72g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 4.71g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 276mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.07g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.02g | 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
31%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.