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Fajita vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fajita and Chicken meat

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% more.
  • Fajita has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken meat. Fajita has 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken meat has 0.3µg.
  • Chicken meat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +43.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +43.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Fats +137.3%
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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Fats +137.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 5.73g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 13mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 0.99mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 277mg 182mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 223mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.37mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.066mg 0.02mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.063mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.168mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 4µg 5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.3µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.452mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.56mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 1.857mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.847mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.68mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Saturated Fat 1.596g 3.79g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 2.97g Chicken meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Chicken meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.