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Fajita vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fajita and patty

  • Fajita has more phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, patty is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Patty covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 63% more than fajita.
  • Patty has 11 times less sodium than fajita. Fajita has 799mg of sodium, while patty has 74mg.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of patty is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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%
Patty
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +288.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
Contains more IronIron +94.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +200.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
~equal in Potassium ~269mg

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
8
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%
Patty
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% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +279.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
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
Patty
2
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +173.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.2%
~equal in Water ~64.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Patty
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.05µg 63%
Sodium 799mg 74mg 32%
Zinc 1.37mg 4.12mg 25%
Saturated fat 1.596g 6.333g 22%
Phosphorus 277mg 145mg 19%
Fats 5.73g 15.69g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.214mg 13%
Iron 0.99mg 1.93mg 12%
Cholesterol 88mg 53mg 12%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 6.861g 11%
Protein 18.56g 14.63g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.309mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.846mg 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.073mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.043mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.16mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.643g 3%
Calories 135kcal 204kcal 3%
Selenium 16.7µg 14.8µg 3%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.017mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 7mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Potassium 284mg 269mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g 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 Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.737g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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