Fajita vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fajita and meatball
- Fajita has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, meatball is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, fiber, and folate.
- Meatball covers your daily saturated fat needs 30% more than fajita.
- Meatball contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than fajita. Fajita contains 0.387mg of vitamin B6, while meatball contains 0.202mg.
- Meatball has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of fajita is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +515.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +327.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +287.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +293.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.3% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 7.627g | 27% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 22.21g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 9.188g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 3.346g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.202mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.123mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 3.108mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.77mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.282mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Folate | 4µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 14.4g | 8% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 286kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 666mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 239mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.924mg | 4% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 45.2mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.66mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 15.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.136mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 284mg | 296mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)