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.
- The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is higher.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +346.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +231.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.2% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +315.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +995.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1075% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 7.72mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 35mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.13µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 2.41mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 3.177g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 185mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.23mg | 11% |
| Folate | 4µg | 47µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.77mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 1.2mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 11.19g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 8.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.219mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.61mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 35.3mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 19.9µg | 6% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 250kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 20.89g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 4.481g | 5% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 16.28g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 753mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 2.123g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 284mg | 245mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | N/A |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +836.8% |
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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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.7% |
