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Fajita vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fajita and Chicken sandwich

  • Fajita has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin K.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 18% more than Fajita.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 4 times less Vitamin B12 than Fajita. Fajita contains 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 +49.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Calcium +346.2%
Contains more Iron +78.8%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Manganese +231.8%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 753
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 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Calcium +346.2%
Contains more Iron +78.8%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Manganese +231.8%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 753

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 B12 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +995.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Folate +1075%
Contains more Vitamin K +4150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +995.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Folate +1075%
Contains more Vitamin K +4150%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +44.3%
Contains more Fats +95.3%
Contains more Carbs +836.8%
Equal in Other - 2.7
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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +44.3%
Contains more Fats +95.3%
Contains more Carbs +836.8%
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 18.56g 16.28g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 2.23g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 135kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.64g Fajita
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 13mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 0.99mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 277mg 185mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 245mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 753mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 1.37mg 0.61mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.067mg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.066mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 16.7µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.383mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.13µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 2.123g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.003g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.006g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fajita Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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