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Fajita vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fajita and peanuts

  • The amount of copper, manganese, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and fiber in peanuts is higher than in fajita.
  • Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 124% more than fajita.
  • Peanuts have 44 times less sodium than fajita. Fajita has 799mg of sodium, while peanuts have 18mg.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Peanuts, all types, 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
1
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%
Peanut
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +663.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +607.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.2%
Contains more IronIron +362.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3713.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2830.3%

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.
Fajita
5
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%
Peanut
5
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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
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
Peanut
3
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +986.2%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more FatsFats +759.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +623.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
1
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +947%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1328.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 1.144mg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 15.558g 96%
Manganese 0.066mg 1.934mg 81%
Fats 5.73g 49.24g 67%
Folate 4µg 240µg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 24.426g 55%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 8.33mg 54%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 12.066mg 46%
Iron 0.99mg 4.58mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.64mg 45%
Magnesium 22mg 168mg 35%
Sodium 799mg 18mg 34%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Calories 135kcal 567kcal 22%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.767mg 21%
Saturated fat 1.596g 6.279g 21%
Selenium 16.7µg 7.2µg 17%
Zinc 1.37mg 3.27mg 17%
Phosphorus 277mg 376mg 14%
Protein 18.56g 25.8g 14%
Potassium 284mg 705mg 12%
Calcium 13mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.135mg 6%
Carbs 2.23g 16.13g 5%
Choline 67.8mg 52.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.348mg 3%
Net carbs 2.23g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.72g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.652mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.