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Fajita vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fajita and crab meat

  • Fajita has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and folate.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 457% more than fajita.
  • Crab meat has 4 times less vitamin B2 than fajita. Fajita has 0.213mg of vitamin B2, while crab meat has 0.055mg.
  • Crab meat contains less cholesterol.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of crab meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist 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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more IronIron +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +353.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3840%
Contains more ZincZinc +456.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.5%
~equal in Potassium ~262mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~280mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2029.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1175%
~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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +272.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g
~equal in Water ~77.55g

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1161.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 11.5µg 457%
Copper 0.03mg 1.182mg 128%
Zinc 1.37mg 7.62mg 57%
Selenium 16.7µg 40µg 42%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 1.34mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.18mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.055mg 12%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Cholesterol 88mg 53mg 12%
Folate 4µg 51µg 12%
Sodium 799mg 1072mg 12%
Magnesium 22mg 63mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.4mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.596g 0.133g 7%
Fats 5.73g 1.54g 6%
Calcium 13mg 59mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 0.185g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.536g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.053mg 4%
Iron 0.99mg 0.76mg 3%
Calories 135kcal 97kcal 2%
Protein 18.56g 19.35g 2%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 284mg 262mg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 277mg 280mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.031g 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 Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.