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Fajita vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fajita and mixed nuts

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, fiber, and phosphorus in mixed nuts is higher than in fajita.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 97% more than fajita.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.5%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2923.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103%

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
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2750%
Contains more FolateFolate +1975%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.352mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3294.2%
Contains more FatsFats +841.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +843.9%
~equal in Protein ~20.04g
~equal in Other ~2.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1121.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1241.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 0.907mg 97%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 14.612g 90%
Manganese 0.066mg 2.04mg 86%
Fats 5.73g 53.95g 74%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 28.488g 65%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 7.82mg 51%
Magnesium 22mg 229mg 49%
Sodium 799mg 5mg 35%
Saturated fat 1.596g 8.711g 32%
Selenium 16.7µg 33.9µg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Phosphorus 277mg 456mg 26%
Calories 135kcal 607kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Folate 4µg 83µg 20%
Iron 0.99mg 2.61mg 20%
Zinc 1.37mg 3.36mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 7.709mg 18%
Potassium 284mg 632mg 10%
Calcium 13mg 117mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.14mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.189mg 7%
Carbs 2.23g 21.05g 6%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.7µg 5%
Protein 18.56g 20.04g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.352mg 3%
Choline 67.8mg 52mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.196mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 7.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.