Fajita vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fajita and cornmeal
- Fajita has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, cornmeal is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Cornmeal covers your daily folate needs 51% more than fajita.
- The glycemic index of cornmeal is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.6% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +688.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +451% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +464.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3462.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +498.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
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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| Folate | 4µg | 209µg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 4.36mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.551mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 7mg | 34% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 79.45g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 99mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 7.11g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.182mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.382mg | 13% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 370kcal | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 8.6mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 10.5µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.24mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 0.22g | 6% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 1.75g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.66mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.174mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 0.39g | 5% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 142mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.828g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 4.968mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.376g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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