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Fajita vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fajita and Hamburger

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 38% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Hamburger. While Fajita contains 277mg of Phosphorus, Hamburger contains only 136mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hamburger is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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
Fajita
4
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6
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +228.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +228.8%
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
Fajita
4
:
5
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Fajita
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%
Hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
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2
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Fats +150.6%
Contains more Carbs +980.7%
Equal in Protein - 17.08
Fajita
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
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Fats +150.6%
Contains more Carbs +980.7%
Equal in Protein - 17.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
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1
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Hamburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 18.56g 17.08g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 2.23g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 135kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0g 4.15g Fajita
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 13mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 0.99mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 136mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 226mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.37mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.03mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.066mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.31mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.203mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.452mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.716mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 1.319mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.226mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.37mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.677mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.823mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.505mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 5.096g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.38g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.