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Fajita vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fajita and chinook salmon

  • Fajita has more zinc, while chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 97% more than fajita.
  • Fajita contains 13 times more sodium than chinook salmon. While fajita contains 799mg of sodium, chinook salmon contains only 60mg.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +454.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.91mg

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +431.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +775%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-161.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.6%
Contains more FatsFats +133.5%
~equal in Water ~65.6g

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.87µg 97%
Selenium 16.7µg 46.8µg 55%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 10.045mg 33%
Sodium 799mg 60mg 32%
Magnesium 22mg 122mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Protein 18.56g 25.72g 14%
Phosphorus 277mg 371mg 13%
Fats 5.73g 13.38g 12%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 2.662g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 5.742g 9%
Folate 4µg 35µg 8%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.56mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.596g 3.214g 7%
Potassium 284mg 505mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.462mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.044mg 5%
Calories 135kcal 231kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.154mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.865mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.053mg 3%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.019mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Iron 0.99mg 0.91mg 1%
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.296g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.