Fajita vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fajita and monterey Jack different?
- Fajita is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than fajita.
- Fajita contains 51 times more vitamin B3 than monterey Jack. Fajita contains 4.779mg of vitamin B3, while monterey Jack contains 0.093mg.
- Fajita is lower in saturated fat.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index (42) than monterey Jack (27).
USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Cheese, monterey types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +250.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5638.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5038.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +245.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +389.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +340.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +227.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275.1% |
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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| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 19.066g | 79% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 746mg | 73% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 30.28g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 0.093mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.079mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 444mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 8.751g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.39mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.83µg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 24.48g | 12% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 373kcal | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 15.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.21mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 600mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 14.5µg | 4% |
| Folate | 4µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.899g | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.859mg | 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
31%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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