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Fajita vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fajita and club sandwich

  • Fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B6; however, club sandwich has more selenium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for club sandwich is 15% higher.
  • Club sandwich has 2 times less cholesterol than fajita. Fajita has 88mg of cholesterol, while club sandwich has 46mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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.
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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +630.8%
Contains more IronIron +38.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.34mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4250%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +791%
~equal in Protein ~17.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 16.7µg 24.8µg 15%
Cholesterol 88mg 46mg 14%
Phosphorus 277mg 215mg 9%
Calcium 13mg 95mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.296mg 7%
Sodium 799mg 630mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.596g 3.109g 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.7µg 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.089mg 7%
Folate 4µg 31µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.172mg 6%
Carbs 2.23g 19.87g 6%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.575mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Iron 0.99mg 1.37mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 1.88g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Choline 67.8mg 47.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Fats 5.73g 8.05g 4%
Calories 135kcal 220kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.47µg 3%
Manganese 0.066mg 3%
Protein 18.56g 17.19g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 2.949g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.186mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.826mg 2%
Potassium 284mg 226mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.68g N/A
Zinc 1.37mg 1.34mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.004g 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 Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.513g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club 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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.