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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~65.6g
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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