Fajita vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fajita and jerky
- Fajita has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, jerky is higher in zinc, iron, folate, copper, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Jerky covers your daily zinc needs 61% more than fajita.
- Jerky contains 3 times less vitamin B3 than fajita. Fajita contains 4.779mg of vitamin B3, while jerky contains 1.732mg.
- Fajita has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of fajita is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -61.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +447.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +656.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +492% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +345.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +202.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +346.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +393.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +384.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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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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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 8.11mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 2081mg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 5.42mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 10.85g | 42% |
| Folate | 4µg | 134µg | 33% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 25.6g | 31% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 33.2g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.227mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 11.305g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 1.732mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 407mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.99µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.179mg | 16% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 410kcal | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 48mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 10.7µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 597mg | 9% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 109.1mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.142mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 11g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.011g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 9g | N/A |
| 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 - 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?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 1282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.