Fajita vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fajita and ground chicken?
- Fajita is richer in phosphorus, yet ground chicken is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for sodium is 31% higher.
- Ground chicken contains less sodium.
- Ground chicken has a lower glycemic index than fajita.
We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
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 FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.6% |
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Water
~64.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 799mg | 75mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 7.107mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 677mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 1.327mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.538mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 23.28g | 9% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 10.92g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 3.11g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.302mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 2.08g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 107mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 234mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 4.879g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.92mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.062mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 14.3µg | 4% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 189kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.51µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.93mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | 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
31%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.