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Fajita vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fajita and eggs

  • Fajita has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, eggs have more copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 219% more.
  • Fajita has 75 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. Fajita has 4.779mg of vitamin B3, while eggs have 0.064mg.
  • Eggs are lower in sodium.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index than eggs.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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
5
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%
Egg
Egg
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.6%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +6566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.4%

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
3
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%
Egg
Egg
9
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
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
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.1%
Contains more OtherOther +169.2%
Contains more FatsFats +85.2%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
1
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 2mg 219%
Cholesterol 88mg 373mg 95%
Choline 67.8mg 293.8mg 41%
Sodium 799mg 124mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.064mg 29%
Selenium 16.7µg 30.8µg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.11µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.513mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.121mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Phosphorus 277mg 172mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.398mg 13%
Protein 18.56g 12.58g 12%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Folate 4µg 44µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.596g 3.267g 8%
Fats 5.73g 10.61g 8%
Potassium 284mg 126mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.03mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 50mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 4.077g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.066mg 3%
Iron 0.99mg 1.19mg 3%
Zinc 1.37mg 1.05mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 10mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 1.414g 2%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.026mg 2%
Calories 135kcal 155kcal 1%
Carbs 2.23g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.