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Fajita vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fajita and Gratin?

  • Fajita is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Gratin is richer in Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% higher.
  • Gratin contains less Cholesterol.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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
5
:
5
Gratin
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +518.5%
Contains more Calcium +815.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +518.5%
Contains more Calcium +815.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
8
:
4
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +175%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
:
3
Gratin
Contains more Protein +266.8%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +405.4%
Equal in Water - 74
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
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +266.8%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +405.4%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
:
0
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.149
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.149

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 18.56g 5.06g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 2.23g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 135kcal 132kcal Fajita
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 13mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.99mg 0.64mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 113mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 799mg 433mg Gratin
Zinc 1.37mg 0.69mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.066mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 16.7µg 2.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.064mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.116mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.993mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.387mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.174mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 11µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.07mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.192mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.284mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.443mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.381mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.117mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.254mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.325mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.151mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 23mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 1.596g 4.733g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.149g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.276g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.137g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.