Fajita vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fajita and hot dogs
- Fajita has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium, while hot dogs have more vitamin B12, calcium, and copper.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 43% more than fajita.
- Fajita contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than hot dogs. While fajita contains 0.726mg of vitamin B5, hot dogs contain only 0.31mg.
- The amount of sodium in fajita is lower.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +661.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.3% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +349.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +388% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 1.57µg | 43% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 25.76g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 7.666g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 11.386g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 4.404g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.166mg | 17% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 10.26g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 2.665mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 1090mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 290kcal | 8% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 12.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.31mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 4.17g | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.