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Fajita vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fajita and graham cracker?

  • Fajita is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, folate, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% higher.
  • Fajita has a lower glycemic index than graham cracker.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this comparison.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +492.3%
Contains more IronIron +281.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1443.9%

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 0% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1049.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +586.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7050%
Contains more FolateFolate +2175%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.439mg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1982.6%
Contains more OtherOther +73.5%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3382.5%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +394.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.633g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.509g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Graham cracker DV% diff.
Manganese 0.066mg 1.019mg 41%
Iron 0.99mg 3.78mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 5.388g 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Carbs 2.23g 77.66g 25%
Protein 18.56g 6.69g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Folate 4µg 91µg 22%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Selenium 16.7µg 6.3µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.156mg 18%
Copper 0.03mg 0.17mg 16%
Sodium 799mg 459mg 15%
Calories 135kcal 430kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.265mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Phosphorus 277mg 185mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 14.3µg 12%
Choline 67.8mg 5.9mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.51mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.317mg 8%
Fats 5.73g 10.6g 7%
Calcium 13mg 77mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.42mg 6%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.96mg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 40mg 4%
Potassium 284mg 170mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 4.439mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Saturated fat 1.596g 1.633g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 2.509g 0%
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 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.