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Fajita vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fajita and shiitake

  • Fajita has more phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, while shiitake has more vitamin B5, copper, fiber, and manganese.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for sodium is 34% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than fajita. Fajita contains 0.1mg of vitamin B1, while shiitake contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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
5
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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more IronIron +141.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +33%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~304mg

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
7
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +728.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1069.4%
Contains more OtherOther +289.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Shiitake DV% diff.
Sodium 799mg 9mg 34%
Protein 18.56g 2.24g 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Phosphorus 277mg 112mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 23%
Selenium 16.7µg 5.7µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.5mg 15%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Copper 0.03mg 0.142mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Fats 5.73g 0.49g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.293mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.23mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.596g 7%
Iron 0.99mg 0.41mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 6%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.877mg 6%
Calories 135kcal 34kcal 5%
Zinc 1.37mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Carbs 2.23g 6.79g 2%
Folate 4µg 13µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 284mg 304mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 4.29g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.38g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.217mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.