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Fajita vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fajita and chicken heart different?

  • Fajita is richer in selenium, while chicken heart is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and folate.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 281% more than fajita.
  • Fajita contains 11 times more sodium than chicken heart. Fajita contains 799mg of sodium, while chicken heart contains 74mg.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index (42) than chicken heart (0).

USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types were used 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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.4%
Contains more IronIron +502%
Contains more CopperCopper +1053.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +381%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.8%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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 11% 3% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1250%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.883mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.36mg

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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.1%
Contains more OtherOther +238.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.8%
~equal in Water ~73.56g

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
34% 31% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.37g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chicken heart DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 7.29µg 281%
Iron 0.99mg 5.96mg 62%
Zinc 1.37mg 6.59mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.728mg 40%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 2.559mg 37%
Copper 0.03mg 0.346mg 35%
Sodium 799mg 74mg 32%
Selenium 16.7µg 4.3µg 23%
Folate 4µg 72µg 17%
Cholesterol 88mg 136mg 16%
Phosphorus 277mg 177mg 14%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 2.71g 11%
Protein 18.56g 15.55g 6%
Fats 5.73g 9.33g 6%
Saturated fat 1.596g 2.66g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.152mg 4%
Potassium 284mg 176mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.36mg 2%
Calories 135kcal 153kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 4.883mg 1%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.089mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0.71g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0.71g N/A
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 2.37g 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.704mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 1.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.376mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.696mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.88mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.408mg 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 Chicken heart
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
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.