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Fajita vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fajita and Lettuce?

  • Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 105% higher.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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
7
:
Contains more Iron +15.1%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +855.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains more Zinc +661.1%
Contains more Selenium +2683.3%
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +278.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.029
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Iron +15.1%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +855.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains more Zinc +661.1%
Contains more Selenium +2683.3%
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +278.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.029

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +63050%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +63050%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
:
Contains more Protein +1264.7%
Contains more Fats +3720%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Contains more Water +34.5%
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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +1264.7%
Contains more Fats +3720%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Carbs +28.7%
Contains more Water +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1228%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1228%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.57g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 1.36g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 0.15g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 2.87g Lettuce
Calories 135kcal 15kcal Fajita
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0g 0.78g Fajita
Fiber 0g 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 13mg 36mg Lettuce
Iron 0.99mg 0.86mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 29mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 194mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 1.37mg 0.18mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.029mg Fajita
Manganese 0.066mg 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 16.7µg 0.6µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.08mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.375mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.134mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.09mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.009mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.059mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.084mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.079mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.084mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.016mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.055mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.07mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.022mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 1.596g 0.02g Lettuce
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 0.006g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.082g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Lettuce
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.